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US healthcare org pays $11M settlement over alleged cybersecurity lapses
Health Net Federal Services (HNFS) and its parent company, Centene Corporation, have agreed to pay $11,253,400 to settle allegations that HNFS falsely certified compliance with cybersecurity requirements under its Defense Health Agency (DHA) TRICARE contract. The U.S. government contracted HNFS to provide managed healthcare support services for TRICARE’s North region, covering 22 states. The contract required compliance with cybersecurity standards,…
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Cybersecurity Automation & Compliance Strategies
Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for organizations of all sizes and industries, with cyberattacks evolving in sophistication and scale. From phishing attacks to ransomware, data breaches to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, the frequency, and variety of cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high. In this environment, manual intervention and traditional security practices can no longer keep up with the dynamic…
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Microsoft invests $700 million to ramp up cybersecurity, infrastructure in Poland
Microsoft is planning to invest $700 million in Poland to expand its hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure and help improve national cybersecurity. The company said it will partner with Polish National Defense to establish a new cybersecurity framework, including joint work on AI and the use of technologies such as quantum computing. It said it also hopes to accelerate the…
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Enterprise tech spending to hit $4.9 trillion in 2025, driven by AI, cloud, and cybersecurity – Computerworld
North America is projected to experience a 6.1% increase in tech spending, with AI investments in financial services, retail, and media leading the way. Businesses in the US and Canada are accelerating cloud migration and cybersecurity initiatives, positioning the region at the forefront of enterprise IT innovation. The Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to grow by 5.6%, with China, India, Japan,…
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A Cybersecurity Leader’s Guide to SecVal in 2025
For many security leaders security validation has become a top priority. After the introduction of the Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) framework by Gartner™ in 2022, security validation is well on its way to becoming mainstream. A Brief Summary of SecVal As attack surfaces expanded and threats grew more complex, vulnerability management alone became insufficient for effective security posture management.…
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IT Leaders Fear AI-Driven Cybersecurity Costs Will Soar
IT leaders are concerned about the rocketing costs of cyber security tools, which are being inundated with AI features. Meanwhile, hackers are largely eschewing AI, as there are relatively few discussions about how they could use it posted on cyber crime forums. 1 New Relic Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Any…
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Agentic AI could be a blessing and a curse for cybersecurity
Agentic AI systems will “further revolutionize cyber criminal tactics,” according to new research from Malwarebytes. In its 2025 State of Malware report, the security firm warned that businesses need to be prepared for AI-powered ransomware attacks. The firm specifically highlighted the threat posed by malicious AI agents that can reason, plan, and use tools autonomously. The report claimed that up…
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How to Enhance Health Care Cybersecurity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule on Jan. 6 to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S. health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The latest proposed amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act represent the department’s first major updates since 2013, addressing some of the most pressing cybersecurity challenges.…
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Biden signs executive order to bolster national cybersecurity
Days before leaving office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to shore up the United States’ cybersecurity by making it easier to sanction hacking groups targeting federal agencies and the nation’s critical infrastructure. These also include ransomware gangs, which have been continuously targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in recent years, causing disruptions by encrypting systems and stealing the personal and…
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How the channel can simplify cybersecurity to build trust and agility for SMBs
In the modern digital age, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are prioritizing cybersecurity and data protection to enhance their digital agility, according to research. Despite being stretched thin with daily operations, these businesses recognize the growing importance of cybersecurity, especially as they integrate advanced technologies like AI. However, navigating the complexities of cybersecurity remains a challenge. This presents an opportunity…
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