Attacks present challenges for the medical community. Governments and institutions must work together to create a secure environment for patient data.

US DOJ announced the infiltration of the Hive ransomware group that has targeted more than 1,500 victims in more than 80 countries around the world.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, California has added biometric access control to their security center. Learn more in this case study.

Four individuals in the Saint Francis Medical System's Natalie Medical Building were killed in a mass shooting on June 1, 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of security technologies and touchless solutions, according to the 2022 Health Care Trends Report from Allegion. Electronic access control plays a large role in hospital environments.

The University of Kentucky Police Department uses a video management system from Salient Systems to respond to security events anywhere on its campus, keeping students, faculty and staff safe.

Workplace violence is an unfortunately frequent part of the healthcare industry, with over 75% of physicians reporting having experienced intimidation, harassment or violence while on the job. The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association have released guidance on how to mitigate the threat.

Healthcare employees are more likely to experience workplace violence (WPV) than any other profession. Five articles support the theory that simulators and coaching reduce workplace violence prevention through hands-on training that provides the workforce with the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence to manage situations.

Three studies compare healthcare leadership and employee perspectives on workplace violence prevention and response programs.

By performing a risk assessment, mitigating potential threats and working with managed service providers, healthcare organizations can better protect themselves from cyberattacks.