The OCR has hit the health insurer with the fine as part of a settlement from its massive January 2015 breach.

Because the GDPR requires an opt-in system, insurers must request, receive, and capture customer consent in a secure, referrable way.

Hackers accessed information systems at Toyota Industries North America, compromising personal and protected health information.

Carriers are looking to deploy AI and RPA tools to help defend against the onslaught.

Healthcare companies take steps to safeguard against backdoor risks.

Effectively securing this valuable data requires a high level of diligence on behalf of carriers and their partners.

A large majority of CIOs expect cyber security threats to increase over the next three years, but many say their organization does not have a cyber security expert, according to Gartner.

IT pros are getting more support from the top of the organization as leaders get more conscious of the impact security has on business outcomes.

Carriers that write policies in New York state are facing a key deadline to comply with the state’s strict new cybersecurity requirements.

Cybersecurity professionals reporting that cryptocurrency mining is on the rise.

While the Internet of Things will improve industrial efficiencies, organizations also expect it to increase cyber threats.

Log-in attempts continued on 2 sites for two days in early June and likely came from foreign sources.

Cybersecurity regulation for carriers in the US is turning into a many-sizes, many-models scenario, with overlapping and variable regulatory requirements.

To make the most of what can be empowering technology, a device must be simultaneously optimized to do its job while also not exposing personal data, as they do generate a generous amount of it.

Despite the increased confidence among many organizations regarding their defense strengths, a new study finds a number of trends that weigh against better IT security postures.

Liberty Holdings Ltd. refused a ransom demand after its IT infrastructure was breached and some emails accessed.

Bryce Austin, who was Target’s CISO during the retailer’s infamous data breach, says carriers need to be sure their partners are just as secure as they are.

Cybersecurity regulation will not be one size fits all, meaning insurers will need to proactively respond to new laws as they emerge.

Healthcare organizations should encourage staff to avoid common mistakes to ensure network security.

Despite automated tools, the skills gap has increased, leaving organizations vulnerable, says Ponemon Institute expert.