Fortifying Healthcare Against Critical Cybersecurity Threats: A Three-Pronged Approach

The following is a guest article by Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director of Healthcare at MorganFranklin Consulting
The healthcare sector has faced an unprecedented surge of serious cybersecurity threats in recent months. Continuity of patient care while safeguarding patient data and organizational systems has never been more crucial. As the industry grapples with “critical” vulnerabilities – threats which not only expose sensitive patient data but also open the door to potential remote code execution, granting hackers the highest level of privileges – implementing strategic security measures is imperative. 
From urgent calls to update SolarWinds to the unsettling news that Mirth Connect can be exploited without authentication, the industry finds itself on high alert. Healthcare security leaders should consider using three key pillars of defense that cover their people, processes, and technology in more reliable ways, ensuring threats don’t result in the leak of personally identifiable patient information or compromise their organization’s reputation.
Implementing Key IAM Practices
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a first line of defense against critical cybersecurity threats. The implementation of core IAM practices – technical controls coupled with the right process and governance – provides a barrier against unauthorized access. Organizations can ensure that only authenticated individuals gain access to sensitive systems and data by implementing role...

Source: EMR and HIPAA - December 19, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Author Tags: Ambulatory C-Suite Leadership Health IT Company Healthcare IT Hospital - Health System IT Infrastructure and Dev Ops LTPAC Security and Privacy Cybersecurity Ferdinand Hamada Healthcare Breaches Healthcare Cybersecurity IAM Ident Source Type: blogs