Enhancing Healthcare Security: NIST Framework and Health Breach Notification Rule
When implemented carefully, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) can help healthcare organizations bolster their cybersecurity programs and further safeguard patient data and critical systems.
When faced with a data breach that compromises protected health information (PHI), HIPAA-covered entities must comply with the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, which sets strict guidelines on when and how to notify patients of a breach.