UNDERSTANDING RANSOMWARE ISSUES IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY
This course discusses issues associated with ransomware attacks on healthcare institutions. It provides a concise understanding of the mechanics of a ransomware attack and steps healthcare institutions can take to mitigate or prevent one.
Furthermore, it explains how ransomware attacks (intersect with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Breach Notification Rule and how HIPAA’s Security Rule can inform a healthcare institution’s ransomware response plan.
This course covers the following topics:
1) Overview of Ransomware Attack Methodologies
2) Mitigation and Prevention Strategies
3) HIPAA Breach Notification Rule Requirements
4) HIPAA Security Rule Risk Analysis Criteria
5) Additional Best Practices Addressing Ransomware Attacks, and
6) Conclusion – Living with the Ransomware Threat