Getting funding for information security investments in hospitals can be a challenge. CIOs and CISOs need to effectively communicate with the board and executives, using language they understand and focusing on the business aspects of security. They should emphasize the importance of investing in security to avoid costly data breaches and to enable innovation. It is also essential to establish a strong security foundation by encrypting devices and segmenting networks.
Concerns over the security of electronic personal health information intensifies
Ascension Health warned that the personal data of its patients and staff were compromised during a ransomware attack in May that impacted around 5.6 million
