There are daily reports about companies being hacked by cybercriminals. The sensitive health care data we manage makes us even more vulnerable to these attacks. We all need to do our part to minimize our risk of a cyber attack.
The Information Security team maintains multiple layers of security to guard against the risk of a ransomware attack, including email, training, network and endpoint security. Here are a few of the most recent enhancements.
- Updated password policy: Weak and stolen credentials are the #1 cause of data breaches. Our new 12-character passwords would take a computer 34,000 years to crack. Click here for more information.
- Updated Multifactor Authentication (MFA) process: Starting, Wednesday, Oct. 18, remote users will enter a two-digit code in the Symantec VIP Access application to add another layer of security. Click here for more information.
- Third party assessments: There is a robust program to evaluate risks working with third parties. It includes assessing information security controls, validating user access controls and performing a thorough due diligence review of information security documentation.
- Employee training: Don’t be too quick to click! If you do, you may just fail an IS test to ensure you know what to be on the lookout for from cybercriminals. For cybersecurity awareness tips, please click here.
Visit the events calendar on Connect to learn more about the Cybersecurity Awareness Month events. There are keynote speakers, booths and games to help you learn how to keep your data secure from cybercriminals.