Cyber threats are escalating across the board, and mid-market organizations – especially in healthcare – find themselves squarely in attackers’ crosshairs. Many smaller hospitals and clinics mistakenly thought they were “too small” to be targeted, but in 2022 over 58% of ransomware attacks hit SMBs (small-to-mid businesses). Healthcare breaches have become alarmingly frequent and costly; … Read more
Navigating HIPAA compliance can feel like walking a tightrope for healthcare IT leaders and compliance officers. You’ve likely heard about the need for a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) to satisfy HIPAA requirements. But what about the other risks your organization faces – from physical security gaps to operational hiccups or natural disasters? In this post, … 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
If you’re a mid-sized business, here’s a hard truth: you are squarely in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. For years, many assumed hackers only cared about big enterprises with deep pockets. But the data tells a different story. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, mid-sized companies now face average breach costs … Read more
Most behavioral health providers didn’t choose this work because they love managing firewalls or tracking endpoint compliance. You’re here to care for people. To create safe, consistent spaces for them to process trauma, navigate diagnoses, and rebuild trust in themselves and others. But in 2025, that responsibility doesn’t stop at the therapy room. Cybersecurity for … Read more
Security threats aren’t just a hospital problem anymore. Senior living communities are becoming a prime target for cyberattacks, data breaches, and compliance audits—and that makes an annual security risk assessment for senior living more important than ever. The consequences go far beyond fines. We’re talking about compromised patient records, stalled operations, and lost trust from … Read more
This post recaps key insights from our February webinar, where Adam Pendleton, Chief Information Security Officer at Meriplex, and Jason Barnhizer, Director of Threat Operations at Blackpoint Cyber, broke down the new cybersecurity reality every business needs to prepare for. There’s no more buffer time. No more early warning signs. No more leisurely windows between … Read more
Imagine this. An auditor walks into your senior living community, clipboard in hand, ready to assess your compliance with HIPAA, FTC safeguards, and a growing list of other regulatory standards. Do you feel confident that your systems, policies, and teams are ready? Or do you feel the subtle panic of wondering where your last security … Read more
If you’re a mid-sized business, here’s a hard truth: you are squarely in the crosshairs. For years, there has been a lingering belief that cybercriminals only go after big-name enterprises with sprawling infrastructures and deep pockets. But the data tells a different story. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, mid-sized companies … Read more
Today’s threats don’t just crash systems. They derail operations, stall revenue, and shake customer trust. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average breach for a small or mid-sized business costs $3.5 million. And that’s just the financial impact. The reputational damage is harder to measure, but even more difficult to … Read more
