In January 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduced proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to close security gaps and strengthen protections for electronic protected health information (ePHI). These changes come in response to an alarming rise in cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, where ransomware and data breaches have affected millions of patients and cost the industry billions of dollars.
Topics: Data Breaches, Data Protection & Privacy, Security Awareness, Healthcare, Advisory & CAP, Ransomware, Compliance & Governance
It’s hard to believe that we survived 2024, and with 2025 finally here, we thought we would present where ProCircular sees the world headed. The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, driven by AI-enabled threats and an increasingly complex world. From deepfake videos to targeted social engineering, attackers are finding new ways to exploit trust and access critical systems.
Topics: Data Breaches, Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Monitoring & Detection, Advisory & CAP, Ransomware, Financial Services & Insurance
The FCC’s Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot program is now open for FCC Form 484 Part 1and we’d like to take a moment to help qualifying organizationsget the most bang from their submission.
Topics: Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Monitoring & Detection
In today's evolving digital landscape, ensuring the security of your organization’s sensitive information is more critical than ever. Traditional security measures, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), are essential but not foolproof.
Topics: Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Advisory & CAP
Recently, the American Hospital Association warned that Black Basta, a known ransomware group, would be accelerating attacks within the healthcare sector. The group gained notoriety for their sophisticated attack methods and high-profile targets, and typically operates by infiltrating a network, exfiltrating sensitive data, and then encrypting the victim's files.
Healthcare organizations can stay vigilant against threat actors by adopting a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that incorporates regular testing and 24/7 monitoring. ProCircular also recommends the following:
Topics: Data Breaches, Data Protection & Privacy, Penetration Testing, Security Awareness, Healthcare, Monitoring & Detection, Advisory & CAP, Ransomware