hipaa
Safeguard articles tagged "hipaa" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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HIPAA Meets HITRUST: Supply Chain Depth
HIPAA's Security Rule is thin on supply chain specifics. HITRUST CSF fills the gap with prescriptive third-party and software controls. Here's how the two frameworks intersect and how to build a program that satisfies both.
Norton Healthcare Ransomware Breach Exposes 2.5 Million Patient Records
In December 2023, Norton Healthcare disclosed that a May ransomware attack by the ALPHV/BlackCat group had compromised personal and medical data of 2.5 million patients, revealing the devastating impact of ransomware on healthcare.
Healthcare Software Security: HIPAA, SBOMs, and Patient Safety
Medical devices and healthcare IT systems depend on software with hidden vulnerabilities. Here's how SBOMs and supply chain security intersect with HIPAA.
HIPAA and Software Supply Chain Compliance for Health Tech
HIPAA's Security Rule requires safeguards that extend to software dependencies. Here's what health tech developers and vendors need to address.
Shield Health Group Data Breach: 2 Million Patient Records Exposed
A breach at Shield Health Group, a Massachusetts medical imaging provider, exposed personal and medical data of approximately 2 million patients — highlighting the healthcare sector's persistent vulnerability.