Information security incidents are more sophisticated - and so are the criminals who perpetrate them. This raises the bar for professionals seeking careers in incident response in 2011.

This week's top news and views: AG Sues WellPoint Over Breach; Surescripts' Role in HIEs; Time to Revisit HIPAA Compliance.

Georgia Killcrece: It's how you manage a security incident that counts.

Here's an audio compilation of some of the more interesting news HealthcareInfoSecurity.com reported in October:

The proposed HIPAA modification rule is a wake-up call for compliance, attorney Kirk Nahra says.

This week's top news and views: EHR Security: Lessons From a Pioneer; Grading Obama on Privacy; Strategic Tips on Wireless Security. And don't miss our audio week-in-review podcast by Howard Anderson, managing editor.

As risk management and regulatory compliance take on greater import within organizations, so do the principles of good project management.

Choosing the right wireless devices is a vital component of a security strategy, says security adviser Kate Borten.

The first in a series of new interviews with the real victims of identity theft. Hear their stories, their struggles and their lessons learned.

This week's top news and views: Fraud Law Compliance Training Lacking; Medicaid Breach Affects 280,000; Wireless Security: A HITECH Guide.