In the era of modernization, healthcare organizations are pushing for digitalization in their EMR's.
The world of cybersecurity is changing at a breakneck pace: cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and the White House, Senate, and Congress are establishing new rulings mandating software providers to be more transparent about their security processes.
The need for a strategic and proactive approach to cybersecurity has never been greater-especially in healthcare, where the safety of so many patients is at stake.
The goalpost for optimal cybersecurity is constantly moving, which means healthcare leaders and their organizations are on a constant cybersecurity journey to best protect patients and providers.
Take a dynamic and offensive approach to cybersecurity.
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are home to vast troves of sensitive data and protecting these data from cyber threats is critical.
The negative repercussions of cybersecurity breaches include, but are not limited to revenue loss, damaged reputation, employee turnover, and higher insurance premiums.
With SaaS applications growing in popularity, including critical solutions for healthcare organizations, hackers are routinely shifting their focus.
As cyber criminals evolve their tactics and become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations must have dynamic processes in place to shift their focus without opening gaps elsewhere.
A balanced approach to cybersecurity should be multilayered, including key components such as threat intelligence, data visibility, human-led AI/ML controls and automation, and an organizational culture of security.
As noted, an effective cybersecurity approach requires multiple layers and ongoing optimizations.
Whether you have a comprehensive cybersecurity posture or are in the first stages of implementing a security program, these questions may help you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your organization's current approach.
It's imperative for leaders to be aware of the cyber threats and digital risks always impacting their organizations.
Detailed threat intelligence and trend analysis are also critical to identifying top security threats.
Everybody responds to general security training differently, therefore it is critical for cybersecurity practitioners to think of different methods to get the attention of all employees.
Partnership is essential, encourage employees to speak up about any cybersecurity concerns or suggestions, including suspicious emails, calls, or texts they receive.
View cyber threats as opportunities to learn from and improve your security against future attacks.
As healthcare organizations, the safety and well-being of patients is of the highest priority.
Put in the work now to prevent breaches before they happen and prepare your organization to respond to security threats-your employees, your patients, and your organization's future will thank you.
He is a healthcare industry CISO with 20 years of comprehensive IT Infrastructure and Information Security experience, Saeed can share what healthcare organizations need to do today to protect patient data and position themselves for revenue growth, productivity, and success.
This Cyber News was published on www.cyberdefensemagazine.com. Publication date: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:13:05 +0000