Endpoint/Device Security

In an on-demand virtual event for CyberRisk Alliance, Don Cox, former CISO at Mednax, speaks with SC Media Deputy Editor Bradley Barth about endpoint security and communicating practices for good security posture.

Stronger endpoint security can help government agencies get services into the hands of people in need.

This week’s breach roundup is led by a two-month network hack of UNM Health, which led to the exfiltration of data tied to 637,252 patients. Memorial Health, St. Joseph’s Candler, Electromed, and other providers also recently reported security incidents tied to patient data compromise.

Mandiant and CISA have disclosed a now-patched device impersonation vulnerability that was found in ThroughTek's Kalay platform, an example of the potential risk tied to efforts to integrate all assets across an enterprise.

T-Mobile said on Monday it was looking into claims that a hacker has stolen data related to more than 100 million T-Mobile customers in the United States and aims to sell access to part of the information for around $277,000.

Previously unseen tactic can work on various connected devices found in both traditional workplaces and WFH environments.

As the health care sector continues to adopt new technologies, like 5G, to increase digital innovation and improve patient care outside of the traditional hospital setting, leaders from AT&T and SentinelOne addressed some of the key challenges to these rapid adoptions and best practice recommendations for endpoint security ahead of a recent HIMSS21 presentation.

Companies moving to the hybrid work model need to focus on strengthening the security of collaboration tools like Slack.