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Cybersecurity Resource Hub

Advancements in technology are transforming how we deliver patient care and the ways we connect – but they are also increasingly exploited by cyber criminals and hackers for malicious purposes. 

Cybersecurity by the Numbers

$9.23 million

The average cost of a data breach in healthcare in 2021.

$10.5 trillion

The expected cost of cybercrime worldwide by 2025.

11 seconds

How often a cyberattack occurs.

For additional resources, ACR® members can visit the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) Digital Health Center of Excellence website on Cybersecurity.

    Cybersecurity Resources

    Learn how to create strong passwords, how to stay safe on social media, how to keep your data secure and more.

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    • How to Maintain Security When Working Remotely

      Basics to consider when working at home.

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    • How to Avoid Phishing Scams

      95% of all cyberattacks start with phishing. Don't become a victim.

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    • How to Create Strong Passwords

      Learn how to create strong passwords to decrease cyber risk.

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    Protect Your Virtual Environment

    • Social Media Safety Tips

      Safely and effectively navigate in an interconnected world.

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    • Social Media Security Tips

      Stay safe online, follow social media security best practices.

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    • Host a Secure Virtual Meeting

      The do’s and don’ts of virtual meetings.

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    Cybersecurity Best Practices

    • Social Engineering

      Six ways to protect yourself against social engineering.

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    • Share Data Securely

      The guiding principles of handling and protecting your data.

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    • Cybersecurity ABCs

      Learn common definitions of cybersecurity terms.

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    • Protecting Radiology Data and Devices Against Cybersecurity Threats

      A white paper from the ACR and Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine.

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    Report Potential Risks

    • If You’ve Seen Something: Report and Support

      See who you should contact first and learn where to find resources.

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    Cybersecurity Video Library

    Watch presentations from ACR cybersecurity experts to stay informed.

    Cybersecurity Primer for Radiology Professionals
    Case Study of the Cyber Attack on University of Vermont
    Overview of Cyber Threats
    The First Minute of an Incident
    Recovery After a Cyber Attack
    The Human Factor