79 percent of healthcare pros worried about the security of their personal data

According to new research, 79 percent of healthcare professionals say they are concerned about the cyber security of their own healthcare information. At the same time, 68 percent believe their organizations are doing enough to protect patient privacy and personal information from cyber attackers. The study from identity protection company Venafi, carried out at the HIMSS Conference earlier this month, finds respondents are conflicted about the role of cyber security regulation. A third believe there is too much cyber security regulation in the health care industry and 29 percent feel there is not enough regulation. Yet 87 percent of respondents… [Continue Reading]