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Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki

Bill Siwicki is Managing Editor of Healthcare IT News. Bill has nearly 40 years of experience in journalism, with more than 25 years experience in healthcare IT.

Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 10:20 am | June 30, 2017
One-third of businesses have suffered an insider-caused breach, with potential losses from each incident surpassing $5 million, according to the State of Cybersecurity Report from cybersecurity firm Forcepoint.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 01:02 pm | June 29, 2017
A new survey points to improved password practices, and a cybersecurity expert has password advice for healthcare CIOs and CISOs.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 11:00 am | June 29, 2017
Though not a silver bullet, AI and machine learning can augment security systems to better identify malicious activity and prevent cybercrime, experts say.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 03:53 pm | June 28, 2017
The Sentinel system is designed to grab spear-phishing e-mails and social communications before they reach targeted employees. The system comes with APIs for various channels.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 02:44 pm | June 27, 2017
Having a framework that is easy to use and understand is making all the difference for systems like Butler Health.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 02:36 pm | June 27, 2017
Survey finds 49 percent of infosec execs say they’ve dealt with major WannaCry-like attacks out of public view, and 20 percent of those execs say they’ve handled six attacks in the last year.
EHR
By Bill Siwicki | 02:54 pm | June 26, 2017
Two University of Michigan physicians explain how device info could be used to make better decisions and improve care.
Connected Health
By Bill Siwicki | 11:34 am | June 26, 2017
While it may seem like a no-brainer to update device firmware, cybersecurity experts say cybercriminals are exploiting these lapses in upkeep.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 02:12 pm | June 23, 2017
Private medical data will be removed, giving cybercriminals less ability to extort hospitals, patients.
Privacy & Security
By Bill Siwicki | 12:20 pm | June 23, 2017
Managed security service providers, virtual chief information security officers are becoming increasingly common in the sector.