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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Defending against these attacks must be a top priority for healthcare cybersecurity professionals. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow.

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Cybersecurity Investment in Fundamental Tools and Training Is Key to Securing Your Healthcare Organization

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In this video, Witt and Joshua Roth, Chief Information Security Officer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) , discuss how they protect against breaches through fundamental investments in tools and training. Proofpoint is a proud sponsor of Healthcare Scene. Both interviewees advised getting the basics right.

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Bonus Features – February 19, 2023 – 80% of orgs collect SDOH data but struggle to make use of it, 2 in 3 cybersecurity pros say their orgs underestimate threats, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Simple Basics Are Still Needed to Thwart Cyber Threats

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In this video, two cybersecurity experts advise healthcare organizations not to fret over AI and advanced attacks, but to shore up the “basic fundamentals”: training against phishing attacks, practicing responses to attacks, and proven cyber technologies. Figure out who is most likely to be attacked. Some help is coming.

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Featured Health IT Job: Manager – Senior Cyber Security Architect

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We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Senior Cyber Security Architect position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. Looks like a great opportunity for those with experience with healthcare security.

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Healthcare Security and Risk – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. For example, a report from Sophos found that 66% of healthcare organizations reported ransomware attacks last year, jumping from 34% in 2020.

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Ransomware Preparedness in Healthcare – Are you Doing the Basics?

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In fact, a recent JAMA Health Forum report indicates that from 2016 to 2021, the annual number of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector more than doubled. Broader security training is also necessary, such as how to lock workstations and the importance of protecting both personal and work devices while traveling or in public areas.