Healthcare cybersecurity has crossed a threshold. The sector is no longer facing a growing threat: it is operating inside one. Hospitals, clinics, and their business associates are experiencing more frequent attacks and larger data breaches than at any point in the past decade, and the trajectory shows no sign of reversing. At Meriplex, our healthcare security team works directly … Read more
What is healthcare cyber risk management? Healthcare cyber risk management is the practice of treating cybersecurity as an enterprise governance function rather than an IT department responsibility. It requires board-level oversight, C-suite accountability, integration of cyber risk into enterprise risk management frameworks, and alignment of cybersecurity strategy with patient safety and clinical continuity objectives. When … Read more
What are the top cyber threats facing orthopedic practices? The top five cyber threats targeting orthopedic practices are: ransomware attacks that encrypt patient records and halt operations, phishing emails that compromise staff credentials, direct hacking and data breaches targeting EHR systems, insider threats from staff or vendor misuse, and third-party vendor breaches through connected billing … Read more
What are the top healthcare IT security priorities for 2026? The six healthcare IT security priorities for 2026 are: strengthening identity and access management, implementing Zero Trust in clinical settings, modernizing endpoint protection, planning for ransomware incidents, aligning with HIPAA and 405(d) frameworks, and securing cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Each addresses a distinct attack vector … Read more
What makes an MSP HIPAA-compliant? A HIPAA-compliant MSP meets the technical, administrative, and physical safeguard requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule for all ePHI they handle, signs a Business Associate Agreement before accessing patient data, and can demonstrate compliance through documented policies, audit logs, and third-party certifications like SOC 2 Type II. Healthcare organizations handle … Read more
What is an SRA in healthcare? A Security Risk Assessment (SRA) in healthcare is a mandatory HIPAA evaluation of risks to electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). It identifies where ePHI is stored and transmitted, assesses threats and vulnerabilities, evaluates existing safeguards, assigns risk levels, and produces a prioritized remediation plan. The HIPAA Security Rule requires … Read more
Automotive dealerships across the U.S. are navigating a wave of evolving data privacy and cybersecurity regulations. From the revised FTC Safeguards Rule to a growing patchwork of state-specific privacy laws, compliance expectations are not only more stringent—they’re more complex. For many dealership leaders, keeping up with these shifts while managing day-to-day operations is becoming increasingly … Read more
In today’s manufacturing sector, IT leaders face the daunting task of connecting numerous plants, warehouses, and remote facilities into one cohesive, secure network. Traditional WAN architectures struggle to keep up with this demand. Each new factory or site added often meant installing new hardware and complex configurations, making legacy networks unwieldy and hard to scale. … Read more
Why do architecture firms need virtual desktops specifically? Architecture firms run GPU-intensive CAD and BIM software that standard remote setups struggle to support securely. Virtual desktops centralize that processing power and keep large project files off individual laptops. Virtual desktops—also called Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)—allow your team to securely access design software, project files, and … Read more
Why the SRA Requirement Is Non-Negotiable for Healthcare Providers How do you choose an SRA provider for a healthcare organization? Choosing an SRA provider for healthcare requires evaluating five criteria: healthcare-specific expertise including familiarity with EHR platforms and clinical workflows, a comprehensive methodology covering HIPAA’s three safeguard categories, clear reporting that produces actionable findings not … Read more
