The threat landscape has evolved dramatically over the past several years, and now it's time for healthcare security leaders to step up and meet the new challenges involved with securing critical data.

Alexander Eremia, chief privacy officer at MedStar Health, says role-based staff training on privacy and security issues is essential.

Regulatory compliance expert Harry Rhodes says it's essential to have a formal process in place for objectively assessing whether a security incident needs to be reported as a breach.

Timathie Leslie and Kristine Martin Anderson of Booz Allen Hamilton share insights on how to ensure the success of health information exchanges.

Rep. James Langevin sees some shortcomings in the president's cybersecurity initiatives unveiled Thursday.

A key factor in ensuring that information technology is available in the wake of a disaster is cross-training IT staff to handle multiple roles, says Terrell Herzig, information security officer at UAB Medicine.

Cloud computing helps ease the exchange of diagnostic images while maintaining adequate security, says Amy Radonich of University of California San Diego Health System.

All employers need to overcome the common misperception that "you can say anything you want on social media and not have any consequences," says compliance specialist Roy Snell.

The Unisys Security Index shows growing public anxiety about Internet security. Unisys CISO Patricia Titus wonders how restless the public would be if the poll was conducted after revelations of breaches at RSA, Epsilon and Sony.

Big brother isn't the relation the government sees itself portraying in developing the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace. Uncle Sam has a more avuncular role in mind, giving advice and serving as a role model.