Everyone knows who to blame for a data breach – the bad guys. But what happens when one of the good guys makes a mistake? Unfortunately, the impact can be just as severe.

Check out two major threats to cyber security in healthcare: software flaws and misconfigurations. See how a coding flaw from a vendor of a fat-finger from your coworker can lead to your next HIPAA breach.

Charlotte, NC – Calyptix Security today added another voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone service to the list of those supported by the company’s flagship product, AccessEnforcer UTM Firewall. RingCentral is the latest … Continue reading →

Email is an old channel, but it remains one of the most popular for cyber attacks. This is true in many industries, and especially in healthcare.

See why email remains the top location of HIPAA data breaches, and see other types of breaches that – while fewer in number – cause far more harm.

New vulnerabilities are discovered every week – some silly and some severe. Knowing which are the most dangerous depends on several factors, including the popularity of the flaw among data thieves.

See the top 10 vulnerabilities in exploit kits in 2017. We list and describe each security flaw and also explain why Adobe products no longer dominate the top 10.

See the latest research on the top threats to medical IT systems and data Charlotte, NC – Calyptix Security today published the first-ever edition of the Healthcare Threat Report, an … Continue reading →

HIPAA compliance is not enough to protect patient data. For that, you need a more comprehensive plan. You need a security framework.

See the top five cyber security frameworks in healthcare. Is your framework on the list?

A nasty strain of malware has infected hundreds of thousands of routers – and it’s worse than initially thought.

Called VPNFilter, the malware allows attackers to monitor traffic, steal login credentials, brick the device, and even inject malicious JavaScript into users’ web sessions.

See who is vulnerable to VPNFilter, how it works, and who might be responsible for launching it.

Charlotte, NC - Calyptix Security Corp. today published a technical report in response to warnings of a Russian cyber attack on network infrastructure devices across the globe. In the report, Calyptix describes the attack and its impact on the company’s flagship product, AccessEnforcer UTM Firewall.

The Verizon DBIR is one of the most respected cyber security reports published each year – but can you trust the data?

See errors we found in the new 2018 edition of the DBIR. Decide for yourself if the report is trustworthy.

Most IT firms have clients from a range of industries. That means you encounter a wide range of security threats. How do you know which threats are the most important to focus on?

Check out the leading causes of data breaches across eight sectors. You’ll see attack trends in retail, healthcare, finance, government, and more – and even a few surprises.