2022 Healthcare Cybersecurity Outlook
According to experts from the industry, cyber insurance is in the middle of a “crisis moment.” The main reason behind this is the increasing number of ransomware attacks over the last 12-18 months. Though this is not a new type of attack, the disturbance caused …
6 Essential IT Investments for 2022
According to a study by Accenture, total IT digital spending is projected to reach 55% by 2023, up by around 10% from 2021. The pandemic has surely accelerated the wave of riding the digital transformation. In 2022, IT investments continue to leverage technologies that will …
IT Automation: Where It Will Work, Where It Won’t
IT automation holds a lot of promise for companies, but it may not be the right solution for every problem. When done right, automating processes can free up IT staff to focus on more critical business operations. But the key lies in automating the right …
Healthcare CIOs Increasingly Concerned About Ransomware Amid Pandemic
A few months ago, the U.S. government warned of an increase in cybercrimes against hospitals and healthcare providers. Many hackers want to take advantage of the disruption that COVID-19 is causing in the industry. From ransomware to data theft to interference with services, online criminals …
The 4 IT Impacts of COVID-19 That will Stick
The world has undergone rapid transformation since COVID-19 first began spreading quickly just over a year ago. Businesses were forced to shift most of their operations to suit remote settings. Processes were also adjusted and adapted to fit the changing climate. Now, as many people …
The Keys to Risk Management
An organization’s approach to risk is usually to either avoid it at all costs or embrace it and let it take the lead in decision-making. An accurate understanding of risk management is essential for companies and tech departments to learn to harness the power and …
Top 5 Challenges to Public Cloud Optimization
Cloud technology has become commonplace in large and small companies, according to recent research. IDG’s latest survey found that 81 percent of participants had at least one application in the cloud. That is up 73 percent from just two years ago. The study also found …
The Evolution of IT Outsourcing
COVID-19 has disrupted many industries and IT outsourcing is no exception. Before the global pandemic, outsourcing IT needs was becoming a reliable way that companies could save money while building a strong team of professionals. Statistics reveal that the global market for outsourcing services is …
5 Security Priorities Through 2021
This has been a challenging year for businesses. Operating models were overhauled as the majority of companies sent their employees home due to the COVID pandemic. Organizations forced to develop on-the-fly remote workplaces were also pressed to deal with challenging security priorities. Employees using their …
The Increase of Cyberattacks on Telehealth
Cyberattacks on telehealth have increased substantially over the past few months. Research has found that as more and more people start to use telehealth solutions, cybercriminals are working to access valuable information from those telehealth organizations. A recent study done by DarkOwl and SecurityScoreCard found …