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The Ultimate TPRM & Cyber Risk Glossary
When in doubt, use an acronym.
Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare CISO or you’re new to the industry and convinced people are just making up acronyms—this glossary has you covered. From standard industry frameworks to CORL-specific terms, it’s your Rosetta Stone for healthcare TPRM, cyber risk, and compliance.
Understanding Social Engineering
Social Engineering is a cybersecurity threat in which attackers manipulate individuals into disclosing sensitive information or granting access to restricted systems. This technique often involves tactics such as phishing, impersonation, and pretexting to exploit human vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to data or systems. Social engineering presents a significant risk, especially if third-party vendors are targeted to bypass security measures.
Mitigating social engineering risks requires a knowledgeable partner like Meditology Services, our cybersecurity consulting practice, to train employees and vendors to recognize and respond to suspicious communications, implement strict access controls, and reinforce policies that discourage sharing sensitive information. Safeguarding against social engineering is essential, as attacks on third-party vendors can expose an organization to substantial risk, underscoring the importance of comprehensive vendor training and awareness.