The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Technology and the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center have discussed the need for increased compliance strategies in healthcare technology. They examined key concepts and technologies and offered strategies for defense and mitigation. Issues include potential data breaches due to digitization and vulnerabilities in devices such as insulin pumps and electronic health records. Effective strategies include risk assessment, access control, incident response plans, and continuous training.
Sealing Entry Points and Weak Links in the Environment – How Dell is Building an Iron Wall of Defense
Cybersecurity preparedness should focus on assessing an organization’s own vulnerabilities rather than external threats, according to Sameer Shah, marketing leader at Dell Technologies. He advises
