Sourced from Forbes Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, warns of a further increase in cyberattacks and thinks it could be partly down to major powers leaking, what they refer to as, ‘cyber superweapons’. “We have long warned that organisations of all sizes are being bombarded by a global fifth generation of cyber threats (Gen V). These are multi-vector cyber threats that can cause fatal damage and irreparable harm to the reputation of the compromised company,” said Pankaj Bhula, Regional Spokesperson at Check Point Software. “However, most companies are only secured against what we call third-generation threats (Gen III), which are threats that we’ve known about since the...
For any size data center, having a proper management solution is critical for ensuring an orderly, smooth-running, and problem-free environment. Without one, your data center can quickly turn into a wild jungle with servers growing out of control, having no regard for discipline or limits. A data center should be like a well-run city with all parts communicating and interacting with each other. The mayor of that city should know about everything that happens within it, so they can make the right decisions to help ensure that everything keeps working as intended. It shouldn’t be like a group of isolated villages that never speak to each other and have no idea what everyone else is doing. Having visibility into all aspects of your server environment is critical, but the amount of information...
Summary The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) defines a number of requirements for your organization in order to secure personal health information (PHI). In this paper, you will be introduced to an access rights management service portfolio, the five titles of the HIPPA, and how SolarWinds Access Rights Manager can help you meet central HIPAA requirements. Data Theft in the Health Sector Based on the 2018 Healthcare Cybersecurity Report1 the healthcare industry ranks fifteenth when compared to 17 major U.S. industries. According to the report’s findings, even “top performers” struggle with network security. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates that over 40 percent of privacy violations in the healthcare sector are caused by hacking or...