Crucial First Steps After a Healthcare Ransomware Attack
Hackers have become savvier in recent years, using ransomware to disrupt businesses and redirect assets for malicious intent. Healthcare systems are especially susceptible to attacks…
Cyber Security
The Rising Threat of Malware Attacks in Ireland and United Kingdom Healthcare Sectors
On the computer systems of healthcare institutions are troves of highly confidential data. From patient diagnoses and medical records to the operating technology for specialised…
Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Team: Hiring for Attitude in a Competitive Market
As the CIO of a healthcare system, I am acutely aware of the critical role that cybersecurity plays in safeguarding sensitive data. In today’s competitive…
The Crucial Role of Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Robust cybersecurity policies within Healthcare environments are crucial, as medical organisations become increasingly reliant on hospital information systems to see patient data, such as the…
The Top Cyber Attacks Facing Digital Therapeutic Apps
Digital Therapeutics (DTx) – specialised mobile apps that treat common illnesses and certain chronic diseases by combining behavioural and lifestyle changes with drugs – are…
Awareness is Key: Educating Executives on Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare
As the Chief Information Officer of Palomar Health, the largest healthcare district in California, I believe it is crucial to strike a balance between technology,…
The Path to Protecting the Healthcare Industry – Why Identity Security is Pivotal
Months after a ransomware attack hit parts of the NHS, the effects are still being felt. As the i newspaper reported of the August 2022…
The Rise of Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices
From an economic crisis to staff shortages, lingering demands tied to Covid, and limited public funding – the healthcare sector has been hit with a…
Patient Privacy and Defending Against the Top 5 Attacks on mHealth Apps
Mobile health (mHealth) really took off during the pandemic, and once people experienced its ease-of-use, convenience and efficiency, mHealth apps’ popularity continued to grow even…
The Crippling Impact of Cyberattacks in Healthcare: How Can Organisations Boost Resilience
Since the onset of Covid-19, the global healthcare sector has faced significant instability. And as organisations struggle to meet soaring service demands, the current economic…