Privacy & Security

Frost & Sullivan says the healthcare security space is set for big growth as hospitals recognize new vulnerabilities and vendors innovate their products and pricing models.

Patient trust and transparency are key to pushing the boundaries of what can be accomplished in healthcare, says Elena Bonfiglioli, Microsoft's Managing Director of Health and Life Sciences for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Printers present a unique cybersecurity threat, and the provider organization was serious about protecting them and staying in compliance with HIPAA. It also was serious about ROI.

The DoD is deploying a new network built with cybersecurity in mind, using a risk management framework, and undergoing regular white hat assessments, says Program Executive Officer Stacy Cummings.

Providers there also don't have to wait 28 days for access to Epic and other systems, and now receive full rights within two days.

Efforts to change our way of life, such as China with IP theft, Russia spreading discontent, and Iran and North Korea having weapons capabilities, are the top cyber concerns today, says IronNet Cybersecurity CTO Michael Ehrlich.

The FDA has posted pre- and post-market cyber guidelines for medical devices to eliminate confusion around security, says MITRE Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer Margie Zuk.

The firm’s annual report also finds healthcare professionals expecting more HIT startups to arise in next two years and creating some new concerns amid the ongoing talent shortage.

Despite increased industry efforts, healthcare is experiencing cyberattacks at an increasing rate.

The fine was issued for breaching the Data Protection Act 1998.