Despite increased investments in cybersecurity technologies, 74% of data breaches are still attributed to human factors, according to IT executive Joey Meneses. He argues that traditional security measures fail to address the psychological tactics used by cybercriminals, such as social engineering. Meneses advocates for a shift in perspective, viewing employees as security assets rather than liabilities, and recommends a human-focused security strategy encompassing relevant training, applied learning through simulations, and cultural integration for a security-minded environment. Organizations adopting these strategies have seen notable improvements, including a 60-75% decline in successful phishing attacks and an 82% rise in security incident reporting, highlighting the importance of creating a culture of security awareness.

Transforming Employees into Cybersecurity Assets: A Human-Centric Approach LinkedIn

UMass Memorial Health's Hospital-at-Home program has successfully admitted its 3,000th patient, highlighting its role in providing effective care while easing the burden on traditional hospitals. Initiated in August 2021 due to increased patient volumes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the program utilizes telehealth, remote monitoring, and in-home services to deliver hospital-level care for conditions such as pneumonia and heart failure. Supported by federal waivers for reimbursement, the program has expanded steadily, requiring robust technology infrastructure for efficient care coordination, including patient monitoring devices linked to the health system's Epic EMR.

UMass Memorial Health Celebrates 3,000 Patients in Innovative Hospital-at-Home Program HealthSystemCIO

SSM Health, a health system in St. Louis, has upgraded its online scheduling capabilities to enhance patient access to care across its 23 hospitals and over 650 physician offices. Recognizing the growing demand for mobile-friendly options, SSM Health collaborated with DexCare to streamline the scheduling process by incorporating e-commerce best practices. This initiative targeted improvements in user experience and facilitated easier booking for services such as primary and urgent care. The new technology provides a cohesive interface from search to appointment booking, integrating effectively with existing systems to meet organizational growth objectives.

SSM Health Transforms Online Scheduling to Boost Patient Access and Experience Healthcare IT News

The proliferation of AI technology has led to a surge in non-consensual intimate deepfakes, predominantly impacting women and children, who face emotional distress and reputational harm. In response, state legislatures across the U.S. are actively proposing and passing bills to regulate these malicious creations, with a comprehensive tracker monitoring the status of legislation across states. Some states, like Alabama, have made significant strides, while others, such as Arizona and California, have also progressed. However, many proposed bills have not passed, raising concerns about inadequate federal support and cybersecurity resources to effectively tackle the issue.

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