Category: BAI Security Blog

Addressing Federal Cybersecurity Shortcomings

Nowadays, the biggest stories about cybersecurity breaches tend to concern major companies like Facebook, Marriott, and Capital One. But what you may not realize is that now more than ever, government agencies are a popular target for crippling cyber attacks.

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Securing Mobility in Medicine

The healthcare industry is taking on mobility to modernize for the digital age, but with this step forward comes a host of vulnerabilities and threat vectors determined to set you several steps back.

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Teams Face Off in Cybersecurity Simulation

Cyber attacks tend to target the places you least expect. But cybersecurity professionals across the country are dedicated to preparing for any and all points of vulnerability, as evidenced by the latest version of the annual weeklong test “Cyber Flag.”

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Tallying Healthcare Breaches

Despite leaps and bounds in cybersecurity tech, healthcare continues to be one of the most at-risk industries in the business sector.

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Making Cybersecurity a Team Effort

When it comes to setting new standards in the world of cybersecurity, teamwork has proven itself to be invaluable. From private companies to foreign allies, U.S. lawmakers are pushing for cooperation in creating decisive

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Examining Top Two Cybersecurity Threats

In the digital age, the ability to review and respond to cyber threats is more important than ever. And as healthcare systems become increasingly reliant on technology, cyber attacks become more prevalent risks, particularly with the uptick in new methods designed to infiltrate your networks. To minimize the risk of successful attacks, IT security teams must be constantly aware of major threat trends, even the ones that don’t appear to target their industries. This week, we examine two standouts from the most recent Threat Landscape Report that are most likely to specifically impact healthcare. Living Off the Land This refers to a type of attack in which cybercriminals make use of software that already exists on the system at risk.

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Ransomware as a Service

If you’re familiar with cyber attacks, you’re probably familiar with ransomware, a form of malware designed to deny access to a computer system and encrypt sensitive data until a “ransom” is paid. Ransomware has its origins in the early stages of the cyber world, and over time, its effects have only gotten more vicious.

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