Mobile Device Security

Reports of Healthcare IT Infrastructure Vulnerabilities Surge 341%

August 14, 2019 - Reports of vulnerabilities in healthcare IT infrastructure increased 341 percent between 2017 and 2018, according to a recent study by Bugcrowd. The study, the State of Healthcare Cybersecurity 2019, is based on vulnerability reports submitted by security researchers. “As the healthcare industry continues to move into the digital age, each...


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by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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Healthcare APIs Put Patients in Control of Their Data

by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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Managing Healthcare Apps for Better Mobile Device Security

by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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Healthcare Mobile Content Management Supports Device Security

by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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Mobile Health Tool Adoption Supports Population Health

by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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Securing Mobile Medical Apps on Devices Adds Flexibility

by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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How to Build a Successful Healthcare Mobility Solution

by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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Trend Micro Adds Mobile Security, Device Monitoring Tools

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by Elizabeth O'Dowd

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