Network Infrastructure

A threat that could compromise a device automatically signals Cisco’s Identity Services Engine and Cisco TrustSec to quarantine and prevent the attack.

Symantec Data Center Security uses a combination of host-based intrusion detection (HIDS), intrusion prevention (HIPS) and least privilege access control.

Fortinet uses an integrated approach to scan both perimeter and internal traffic to protect not only the data center but medical devices as well.

IBM's Protocol Analysis Module (PAM) uses heuristics and behavior-based analysis to identify and stop threats.

Juniper maximizes computing power in the cloud as files traverse various security devices by forking the file and sending a copy to its cloud-based service.

The Threat Discovery Center used by Damballa to assess traffic using its behavioral analysis software.

The research firm rated 11 RTLS vendors and found that today’s vendors are looking beyond the basics to help healthcare organizations improve care quality, increase staff efficiency and boost the bottom line.

Doctors are required by law to allow patients to view, download and transmit data and that new reality is giving rise to many hesitations. Here’s a look at pressing issues to understand before proceeding. 

The companies plan to integrate Validic’s digital platform for patient-generated health data with SAP’s analytics to help providers make personalized care decisions. 

Healthcare providers typically spend less than 6 percent of their IT budget on security, according to HIMSS Analytics data. Financial institutions, by way of comparison, invest between 12 and 15 percent on average.