The Fundamentals Still Matter Says the 2026 DBIR - Ep 563

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of fundamental cybersecurity practices in healthcare organizations, as highlighted by the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.

Are healthcare organizations overcomplicating cybersecurity and missing the basics? In this episode, Donna and David break down the newest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and what it really means for hospitals, clinics, and business associates. Despite all the AI headlines and talk about new threats, most breaches still come down to old-school problems—missed patches, credential abuse, and human mistakes. The fundamentals aren't glamorous, but they're what keep your data safe. If you've ever wondered whether all the new risks really change the game for HIPAA compliance, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/563

People in this episode

Hosts: Donna Grindle, David Sims

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• healthcare
• data breaches
• HIPAA compliance
• Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
• fundamentals of security

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• data breaches
• HIPAA
• Verizon DBIR
• healthcare organizations
• credential abuse
• human mistakes
• missed patches

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Verizon, HIPAA, Help Me With HIPAA

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