Health Center Resilience in the Face of Cyber Adversity 4357 Molly Rafferty post on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | Categories: Privacy and Security, Privacy & Security Best Practices, HIPAA, Security Risk Analysis, Breach Mitigation & Response A Case Study of the Family Health Center of Worcester’s Ransomware Incident, February 2024 The use of ransomware — malicious software that restricts access to computer systems with financial demands — has escalated, targeting health centers and putting countless lives at risk. This dire reality came to the forefront during the alarming ransomware attack on the Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. (FHCW), where the personal health information and care continuity for thousands of patients were compromised. This resource uses FHCW's experience as a case study to demonstrate the imperative of preparedness and the strength of a community-centered response in ensuring the continuity of healthcare services amidst the ever-growing tide of cyber vulnerabilities. Download the resource in the Documents to Download Section below. Documents to download Health Center Resilience in the Face of Cyber Adversity(.pdf, 1.46 MB) - 1413 download(s) PDF, February 2024 Tags: PHIHIPAAcybersecurityransomwareCommunity Health CentersCHCransomware preventioncyber securitycybersecurity defenderCHCsincident responsecybersecurity riskscybersecurity infrastructurecybersecurity awarenesscybersecurity in healthcarecyber engagementincident response planningCyber-resiliency Print Related Resources Health Center Emergency Response Exercise Set Health Center Health IT Emergency Response Resources Digital Health Strategy to Enable Comprehensive Care: Navigating Regulatory Waters- Compliance and Considerations Individuals’ Access and Use of Patient Portals and Smartphone Health Apps, 2022 Information Blocking Rule Requirements for Part 2 Data in Patient Portals
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