For smaller hospitals and medical groups that cannot afford a full-time chief information security officer (CISO), alternative options include relying on the CIO, IT director, or outsourcing cybersecurity to a managed provider. A virtual CISO (vCISO) is also becoming a popular choice, as they can provide experienced and certified support to multiple organizations simultaneously. Conducting a risk analysis is essential before making a decision, and hospitals are beginning to realize the benefits of using big cloud vendors for data security.
MediSecure cyber security incident
The Australian Government is responding to a cybersecurity incident involving former prescription delivery service, MediSecure. The national prescription delivery service, Fred IT Group’s eRx Script