Healthcare practices are under constant pressure from ransomware, phishing, and HIPAA risk, but most of the damage is preventable with the right steps taken ahead of time. In this practical session, Braden Jones and Fadi Basma of Cytek walk through what they actually see going wrong in practices, where HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity responsibilities overlap, how to spot and train staff against phishing, and what to have in place before something blows up. Attendees leave with a short, practical checklist they can start using Monday morning.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
By the end of this session, attendees will walk away knowing how to:
concepts relevant to healthcare, including the nature of cyber threats, common
types of cyber attacks, and the principles of data protection.
ransomware attacks, understand the tactics used by attackers, and implement
effective strategies to prevent and respond to such incidents.
behind cyber attacks targeting healthcare facilities and understand the methods
used by hackers to exploit vulnerabilities within healthcare systems.
Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations related to data security and privacy, and
learn how to implement compliance measures to protect patient information.
patient data, including encryption, secure access controls, and regular security
assessments, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive
information.
creating a culture of cybersecurity within healthcare organizations, including
training and educating staff on recognizing cyber threats, following security
protocols, and reporting suspicious activities.
