If the cybersecurity space seems busier than usual lately, you’re not imagining it. In mid-2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights reported nearly 400 data breaches to its portal as of June 30—the most in a six-month period since OCR began tracking 14 years ago.
We recently spoke with Errol Weiss, chief security officer at Health-ISAC, about that dubious milestone — and how healthcare organizations can better position themselves to avoid becoming one of those statistics.
The Center for Healthcare Information Sharing and Analysis is a global organization designed to help healthcare stakeholders coordinate, collaborate, and share cybersecurity threat intelligence and best practices.
Weiss discussed the critical value of information sharing as healthcare organizations work to bolster defenses and risk mitigation strategies in an increasingly tense cybersecurity landscape.
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Points to note:
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H-ISAC and its mission.
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How it can help in this historic moment for healthcare cybersecurity.
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How healthcare organizations can make the best use of their services.
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Top cybersecurity threats to healthcare and how the nature of risk has changed.
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Strategies required by healthcare organizations to mitigate risk.
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How healthcare organizations’ preparedness and response capabilities are improving.
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Emerging Cybersecurity Trends and Future Concerns.
More information about this episode:
Summary: The Pace of Cyberattacks on the Healthcare Industry Shows No Signs of Slowing
AHA, H-ISAC Warn Hospitals About Black Basta After Ascension Cyberattack
H-ISAC says healthcare software and firmware at risk increases by 59%
Former NSA Director: US Needs a New Approach to Dealing with Ransomware
HHS cybersecurity leaders want accountability for the health care industry, but pledge support
AHA security chief sees ‘AI-fueled cyber arms race’
Australia to pilot ‘overdue’ cyber threat sharing network for healthcare sector
The HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum is scheduled to take place October 31 through November 1 in Washington, DC. Learn more and register.
