Tag: Rob Duryea
Cyber attacks? Providers say they're armed
June 9, 2017Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine - A recent ransomware attack on healthcare organizations in more than a dozen countries served as reminder to HME providers of the importance of investing in cyber security.
Unlike a typical computer attack, in which hackers steal data, a ransomware attack involves using malicious software to encrypt documents, images and other files, essentially holding them hostage until the victim pays to have them unlocked.
“I like to think we've been vigilant all along,”...
Cyber Security: Play offense
August 22, 2016Rob Duryea
A. According to Ernst & Young, only 38% of businesses are prepared for a cyber-attack. While companies are slow to rise to the threat, cybercriminals are ramping up the sophistication and speed of their attacks. Even if you consider yourself prepared, what are you doing to protect your company from future threats?
Over the last three months, we have covered how to prevent a security breach as it relates to business owners, employees, and patients/customers. We've empowered readers to defend...
Cyber Security: Be a PHI poster child
July 25, 2016Rob Duryea
A. In 2015 alone more than 100 million patient health records were compromised. Fully protecting patient information has become a never-ending fight, according to the Office of Civil Rights under Health and Human Services. Even if you're keeping your patients' records under lock and key, the patients themselves may be sharing their private information through any number of social media platforms.
Last month, we covered how to prevent a security breach from the inside and next month...
Cyber Security: Secure the human
June 21, 2016Rob Duryea
A. Your employees are your greatest asset, but when it comes to cyber security, they are also your biggest threat. According to a recent study by McAfee, 43% of all company data loss or breaches are caused by employees and only half are accidental. How do we prevent such a catastrophe? We secure the human!
Last month, we focused on how to prepare your cyber security defense, and next month we will focus on your patients/customers. This month, we'll discuss four ways you can prevent a...
Cyber Security: Build a good defense
May 23, 2016Rob Duryea
A. The best defense is a good offense is a common saying in the Marine Corps and should be in cyber security. Most small businesses think they are too small to be attacked but, in the enemy's eyes, you are a soft target. In 2014, 60% of all online attacks targeted small and mid-sized businesses. With most small businesses lacking resources and one in four small business owners having little to no understanding of security threats, you are the prime target.
Throughout this four-part series,...
A Marine's guide to HME online success
October 22, 2015Guest Commentary
2009. somewhere on the Iraq/Syria border.Surprisingly, it was an emotional farewell. My team of 14 Marines was returning home after 12 demanding months of duty in one of the most dangerous and thankless places on earth. I was preparing to board a helicopter back to Fallujah and then finish my remaining six months in Iraq. Knowing that we had accomplished a great deal in my short time made leaving even more bittersweet.I arrived in Iraq as the lead planner for all Marine forces. Our task was to improve...