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GUEST ESSAY: Securely managing access controls is vital to preserving the privacy of healthcare data

The Last Watchdog

Related: Hackers relentlessly target healthcare providers. However, healthcare data ranks at the top of the list for needing improvements in security and privacy protections. There are many reasons for the vulnerable state of healthcare data. Healthcare data security and privacy is a problem that continues to grow.

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What Is a DMZ Network? Definition, Architecture & Benefits

eSecurity Planet

A DMZ network, or a demilitarized zone, is a subnetwork in an enterprise networking environment that contains public-facing resources — such as web servers for company websites — in order to isolate them from an enterprise’s private local area network (LAN).

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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Adoption of Secure Cloud Services in Critical Infrastructure

CyberSecurity Insiders

What further compounds an already complex architectural and security landscape is the fact that critical infrastructure industries in various countries tend to be either partially or fully government controlled; with many providing “essential services” such as Healthcare, Water, Power, Emergency Services and Food production.

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Everything you need to know about NIST Security Compliance

Security Boulevard

Whether you’re in government contracting, healthcare, or other sectors that handle sensitive data, adhering to NIST Cybersecurity Framework guidelines ensures your business operates within the highest standards of regulatory compliance. They are also helpful when adopting a zero trust architecture. However, it is required for U.S.

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What’s Next in Cybersecurity: Insights for 2023

CyberSecurity Insiders

In fact, Gartner reports that zero-trust network access will remain the fastest-growing segment in network security, with growth of 36 percent in 2022 and 31 percent anticipated in 2023. Implementing a zero-trust security model cannot be done overnight but is a multiyear journey. Invest in data over AI.

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GUEST ESSAY: Taking a systematic approach to achieving secured, ethical AI model development

The Last Watchdog

Security considerations Securing artificial intelligence (AI) models is essential due to their increasing prevalence and criticality across various industries. They are used in healthcare, finance, transportation, and education, significantly impacting society.