Knowing the impact of various threats can help you prioritize your organization’s action plan. These include external and internal network analysis, software and patch management, policies and procedures, end-user training, backups and contingencies, and having cyber liability insurance. The good news is that you can mitigate these vulnerabilities through a variety of actions and technologies. The top 10 most common threats for organizations are phishing attacks, negligent and malicious insiders, advanced persistent threats, cyberattacks, zero day attacks, known software vulnerabilities, social engineering, denial of service attacks, and brute force attacks. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks: Knowing what to look for is key to preventing cyberattacks. Be aware that breaches and other incidents may lead to an investigation by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that enforces HIPAA. However, even if HIPAA does not cover your organization, you still have a responsibility to protect sensitive information and are subject to state regulations. Many LeadingAge organizations are subject to HIPAA rules. HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) covers and regulates most health care organizations.
This white paper will help you understand what the specific threats to your organization are, how to mitigate them, and what to do if you are attacked. Cyberattacks are also very expensive, with the average cost of a breach pegged at over $2.4 million in notification, forensics, legal fees, and fines.
Today, the threat continues to evolve and is highly complex. The situation is urgent enough that in 2014, the Federal Bureau of Investigation formally warned health care that the industry is under attack. Health care providers are among the most frequently pursued cyberattack targets for two reasons: the data stored in their systems is lucrative, and security is often weak compared to other industries this is especially true for aging services providers handling personal, financial, and health data of their residents and clients. In addition, the white paper includes an evaluation tool that will help providers identify where they may be at risk, so that they can work to plug those vulnerabilities. This white paper will help LeadingAge members and other aging services organizations to understand cybersecurity threats, how to mitigate them, and how to respond if attacked.
3 Cyberthreats, Vulnerabilities, and RiskĤ.2 Budget and Investment in Cybersecurityĥ Assessment, Planning/Preparation, Prevention, and Response Managementġ0 References 1 Information Security Overview 1.1 Purpose of White Paper
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