For the 86th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Kate Pierce, Senior vCISO and Executive Director of Govt Affairs at Fortified Health Security and a Former…
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The healthcare industry is a prime target of organized cyberattacks, as has been shown near daily for the past decade-plus. The urgency of contingency planning has finally been made clear, from the boardroom to the situation…
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The February cyberattack against the Change Healthcare clearinghouse not only compromised patient data but left health care providers in a financial crisis. Within 48 hours of the attack, another clearinghouse called Availity set up a…
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Kevin Kirkwood, CISO at Exabeam
Almost weekly, we see headlines about cyber incidents disrupting patient care, compromising patient privacy, or both. The growing interconnectedness of the healthcare ecosystem, combined with heavy reliance on third-party providers,…
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Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director and Pharma Life Sciences Industry Lead Partner at MorganFranklin Consulting
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved far beyond traditional cybersecurity responsibilities, especially in healthcare organizations. Today,…
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Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part interview on AI and cybersecurity with David Heaney from Mass General Brigham. To read part one, click here.In the first installation of this deep-dive interview, Mass…
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Don’t Skip the Digital Wash: 3 Cyber Hygiene Tips for Healthcare Security By Greg Surla
Greg Surla is SVP/CISO of FinThrive.
In 2023, healthcare systems faced an alarming surge in cyberattacks, impacting over…
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Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO, ClearDATA
The recent $50 million initiative announced by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) can’t hurt in the ongoing battle against ransomware in the healthcare sector.
This investment is…
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Healthcare cyberattacks remain a constant threat for hospitals, endangering their ability to provide efficient care and putting them at risk for serious financial losses and data privacy violations. This type of cybercriminal activity doesn’t…
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Strengthening the Net: The FTC’s Expanded Reach on Health Data Protection By Chris Bowen
Chris Bowen, MBA is founder and CISO of ClearData.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently finalized changes to the…
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