New US Rules Aim to Strengthen Healthcare Data Security Amidst Rising Cyber Threats
US proposes new rules to enhance healthcare data security, including MFA, network segmentation, and encryption.
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New US Rules Aim to Strengthen Healthcare Data Security Amidst Rising Cyber Threats
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed significant new cybersecurity regulations for healthcare organizations. These rules, driven by the alarming rise of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, aim to bolster patient data privacy and safeguard sensitive information. The proposed regulations come on the heels of a major breach at UnitedHealth that compromised the data of over 100 million individuals, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures. Key Proposed Requirements: Mandatory Multi-factor Authentication: The proposed rules mandate the implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) across most systems, significantly enhancing account security by requiring users to provide two or more forms of verification before accessing sensitive data. Network Segmentation: Healthcare organizations will be required to segment their networks, creating isolated zones for different systems and data. This crucial measure helps to contain the spread of cybe…
