Three Ways to Keep Your Third-Party Vendors from Becoming Your Biggest Cybercrime Liability
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Robert McDermott
ow many cyberattack attempts were aimed at your practice today? That’s probably not a question you get asked very often. It’s also probably something you don’t think about very often. In case you’re curious, in one of the first-of-its-kind studies, the University of Maryland tracked that hackers successfully (not just attempt to) attack an internet-connected computer every 39 seconds!
Cybercriminals are always targeting businesses of all sizes and types. And you’ve most likely heard that their malicious intent is increasingly focused on the healthcare sector. Whether you are a single practitioner, a small group office or a large DSO, you—and your vendor relationships—are at risk. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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