The basics of healthcare security hygiene have never been more important
In his final 2020 column, Davey Winder explores the reliability of emails and why good security hygiene has never been more important.
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The cyber threats facing the UK and the Republic of Ireland in light of the Covid-19 pandemic
“The Cyber Threat to UK and RoI Healthcare” white paper offers a review into the potential threats which face the healthcare sectors in the UK and the Republic of Ireland as its reliance on digital services continues to grow at a fast pace.
Cyber Security
Imprivata expands digital identity platform with FairWarning acquisition
Imprivata has acquired FairWarning Technologies, a company which provides patient privacy intelligence.
Cyber Security
NHS withstands hundreds of cyber crime incidents relating to Covid-19
More than 160 “high-risk and critical vulnerabilities” were shared with NHS trusts to raise awareness of cyber threats in the past year.
Cyber Security
County Durham and Darlington NHS FT increases network visibility to better detect, diagnose, resolve and report on risks
Read how the Trust deployed an Assurance Dashboard solution to streamline cyber security processes, including NHSD CareCERT compliance and DSPT submissions.
Cyber Security
Working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic? Keep I.T confidential
NHS Digital’s head of security operations lead, Steve Fenwick, has some advice for health and care staff on how to stay cyber secure while working from home.
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ICO assessing 15 contact-tracing companies for data protection approach
A number of companies that provide contact-tracing services are being assessed for how they are “approaching their data protection responsibilities”.
Cyber Security
NHSX launches online information governance portal
An online portal which provides NHS frontline staff and the public with access to national information governance (IG) guidance has been launched by NHSX.
Cyber Security
Are old operating systems putting the NHS at risk in 2020?
As reports suggests Microsoft source code relating to Windows XP has been shared online, Davey Winder discusses old operating systems in the NHS.
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Welsh data breach exposes information of Covid-19 patients
Public Health Wales has confirmed a data breach which involved the personally identifiable data of Welsh residents who have tested positive for Covid-19.
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