Organizations leveraging artificial intelligence in cloud environments are frequently risking their cybersecurity by making significant configuration errors. A Tenable report reveals that 91% of those surveyed had deployed Amazon SageMaker with root access enabled by default, posing serious risks if compromised, as root access can allow manipulation of critical systems. The report highlights the trend of excessive permissions and public exposure as significant vulnerabilities, alongside the "Jenga concept" where each service inherits risks from others, leading to potential cascading failures. To mitigate these risks, organizations need to proactively reassess their security settings rather than relying on default configurations.

AI in Cloud: Critical Cybersecurity Flaws Leave Organizations Vulnerable Dark Reading

A recent survey by the American Medical Association reveals a growing optimism among physicians regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate administrative burdens that contribute to burnout and inefficiency in healthcare. Among nearly 1,200 respondents, 57% identified automating administrative tasks as the most significant opportunity for AI to enhance their practice. The survey highlights specific applications that physicians believe could improve their work processes, with 80% emphasizing the automation of documentation tasks like billing and medical charts. Additionally, 35% of respondents expressed more optimism than concerns about AI's implementation, noting its potential to enhance work efficiency and reduce stress and cognitive overload.

Physicians Embrace AI to Combat Burnout and Boost Efficiency AMA

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked concerns among cybersecurity experts due to substantial cutbacks in federal programs and key cybersecurity personnel. The dismissal of top officials and cancellation of essential contracts aimed at safeguarding sensitive data have raised alarms about potential hacks, fraud, and privacy violations. Experts specifically criticize DOGE for mishandling personal information and engaging in unauthorized practices, such as insecure server connections and website alterations. These actions not only jeopardize individual privacy, particularly for vulnerable populations, but also threaten national security by undermining protections for critical infrastructure.

Musk's DOGE Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm with Risky Restructuring Moves Time

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new cybersecurity regulations to address rising breaches in the healthcare industry, following the establishment of HHS Cyber Performance Goals in 2023. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), issued in December 2024, aims to strengthen requirements that were deemed inadequate under HIPAA. Key changes include mandatory encryption, multifactor authentication, and formalized incident response protocols to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). Healthcare organizations are advised to prepare by conducting gap analyses and engaging leadership to ensure compliance with the forthcoming regulations.

HHS Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules to Combat Healthcare Breaches Healthcare IT News

Organizations leveraging artificial intelligence in cloud environments are frequently risking their cybersecurity by making significant configuration errors. A Tenable report reveals that 91% of those surveyed had deployed Amazon SageMaker with root access enabled by default, posing serious risks if compromised, as root access can allow manipulation of critical systems. The report highlights the trend of excessive permissions and public exposure as significant vulnerabilities, alongside the "Jenga concept" where each service inherits risks from others, leading to potential cascading failures. To mitigate these risks, organizations need to proactively reassess their security settings rather than relying on default configurations.

AI in Cloud: Critical Cybersecurity Flaws Leave Organizations Vulnerable Dark Reading

A recent survey by the American Medical Association reveals a growing optimism among physicians regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate administrative burdens that contribute to burnout and inefficiency in healthcare. Among nearly 1,200 respondents, 57% identified automating administrative tasks as the most significant opportunity for AI to enhance their practice. The survey highlights specific applications that physicians believe could improve their work processes, with 80% emphasizing the automation of documentation tasks like billing and medical charts. Additionally, 35% of respondents expressed more optimism than concerns about AI's implementation, noting its potential to enhance work efficiency and reduce stress and cognitive overload.

Physicians Embrace AI to Combat Burnout and Boost Efficiency AMA

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked concerns among cybersecurity experts due to substantial cutbacks in federal programs and key cybersecurity personnel. The dismissal of top officials and cancellation of essential contracts aimed at safeguarding sensitive data have raised alarms about potential hacks, fraud, and privacy violations. Experts specifically criticize DOGE for mishandling personal information and engaging in unauthorized practices, such as insecure server connections and website alterations. These actions not only jeopardize individual privacy, particularly for vulnerable populations, but also threaten national security by undermining protections for critical infrastructure.

Musk's DOGE Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm with Risky Restructuring Moves Time

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new cybersecurity regulations to address rising breaches in the healthcare industry, following the establishment of HHS Cyber Performance Goals in 2023. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), issued in December 2024, aims to strengthen requirements that were deemed inadequate under HIPAA. Key changes include mandatory encryption, multifactor authentication, and formalized incident response protocols to protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). Healthcare organizations are advised to prepare by conducting gap analyses and engaging leadership to ensure compliance with the forthcoming regulations.

HHS Proposes Stricter Cybersecurity Rules to Combat Healthcare Breaches Healthcare IT News