Cybersecurity - hc-cto

# Cybersecurity * **Definition:** The practice of protecting healthcare systems and sensitive patient information from cyber threats through regulations, best practices, and technological advancements. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Cybersecurity ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Cybersecurity**, for healthcare technology leaders * 53.7K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/5/2025 | [**Readers Write: Virtual CISOs Bring New Hope to Orgs Without Dedicated Cybersecurity Officials**](https://histalk2.com/2025/05/05/readers-write-virtual-cisos-bring-new-hope-to-orgs-without-dedicated-cybersecurity-officials/) | [[HISTalk]] | | 5/5/2025 | [**Resecurity Joins U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council to Strengthen Cybersecurity Collaboration in ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/resecurity-joins-u-u-e-220600014.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**Cybersecurity group Allurity strengthens its European position through the acquisition of Infigo IS**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cybersecurity-group-allurity-strengthens-its-european-position-through-the-acquisition-of-infigo-is-302439455.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**INE Security Alert: Where Cybersecurity Education Falls Short - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ine-security-alert-where-cybersecurity-143600056.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**Acronis Drives Cybersecurity Leadership with Over 7.5 Million Attacks Prevented, Continuous Growth, Innovation, and Industry Recognition**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/acronis-drives-cybersecurity-leadership-over-120000717.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/2/2025 | [**Q&A: Rural hospitals need help with cybersecurity survival - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/qa-rural-hospitals-need-help-cybersecurity-survival) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 3/27/2025 | [**Navigating Healthcare's Digital Shift: Strategies to Enhance Cybersecurity and Protect Patient Data**](https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/03/navigating-healthcares-digital-shift-strategies-enhance-cybersecurity-and-protect-patient-data) | [[HealthTech Magazine]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**[Webinar] AI Governance: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility - March 26th, 9:30 am PT**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/webinar-ai-governance-balancing-2128493/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 3/10/2025 | [**Hospitals need more cybersecurity pros. It's time to recruit more women.**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/hospitals-need-more-cybersecurity-pros-why-aren-t-they-recruiting-more-women-) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**HIMSS25 Tackles AI, Cybersecurity and Workforce Readiness Amid Regulatory Uncertainty**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/himss25-tackles-ai-cybersecurity-and-workforce-readiness-amid-regulatory-uncertainty/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 3/5/2025 | [**Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Market is Expected to Showcase a Significant Growth at a CAGR ~18y 2032 - DelveInsight**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/05/3037670/0/en/Global-Healthcare-Cybersecurity-Market-is-Expected-to-Showcase-a-Significant-Growth-at-a-CAGR-18-by-2032-DelveInsight.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 2/18/2025 | [**HIMSS25 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum: Beyond tips and best practices**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/himss25-healthcare-cybersecurity-forum-beyond-tips-and-best-practices) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 2/11/2025 | [**Clearwater Once Again Rated Healthcare's Top Cybersecurity Consultants - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clearwater-once-again-rated-healthcares-top-cybersecurity-consultants-302372775.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/6/2025 | [**CISOnow Unveils the C3 Cybersecurity Assessment - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cisonow-unveils-c3-cybersecurity-assessment-140000312.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Cybersecurity leaders scramble to educate employees on generative AI threats - Fortune**](https://fortune.com/2025/01/02/cybersecurity-leaders-scramble-to-educate-employees-on-generative-ai-threats-eye-on-ai/) | [[Fortune]] | | 1/2/2025 | [**Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure**](https://www.yahoo.com/tech/selling-fear-marketing-cybersecurity-products-132715896.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Cybersecurity Market Set to Surpass USD 375 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Cyber Threats**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cybersecurity-market-set-to-surpass-usd-375-billion-by-2031-driven-by-rising-cyber-threats---market-research-intellect-302328906.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Cybersecurity Market Set to Surpass USD 375 Billion by 2031, Driven by Rising Cyber Threats: - Market Research Intellect**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cybersecurity-market-set-surpass-usd-151500409.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**New Research from TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group and the ISSA Reveals a Crisis ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/research-techtargets-enterprise-strategy-group-130000846.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 11/21/2024 | [**New Research from TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group and the ISSA Reveals a Crisis ...**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/new-research-from-techtargets-enterprise-strategy-group-and-the-issa-reveals-a-crisis-in-leadership-as-the-cybersecurity-profession-grows-increasingly-difficult-302312694.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Cybersecurity panel: Hospitals are making progress, but aren't keeping pace with attackers**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/cybersecurity-panel-hospitals-are-making-progress-but-aren-t-keeping-pace-with-attackers) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 9/3/2024 | [**Exploring the Importance of Cyber Security in the Digital Age - Programming Insider**](https://programminginsider.com/exploring-the-importance-of-cyber-security-in-the-digital-age/) | programminginsider.com | | 8/25/2024 | [**Apply Now: €150,000 for Technology Innovation Startup Companies - ICTworks**](https://www.ictworks.org/technology-innovation-startup-funding/) | ictworks.org | | 8/9/2024 | [**Telefónica Tech reaches €2bn sales mark - Financial & Performance - TelcoTitans.com**](https://www.telcotitans.com/telefonicawatch/telefonica-tech-reaches-2bn-sales-mark/8355.article) | telcotitans.com | | 6/26/2024 | [**Harnessing AI and Cybersecurity to Transform Healthcare in the UK**](https://www.digitalhealth.net/2024/06/harnessing-ai-and-cybersecurity-to-transform-healthcare-in-the-uk/) | digitalhealth.net | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Change Healthcare**: A healthcare technology company that experienced a significant cyberattack, prompting increased scrutiny on cybersecurity practices. - **INE Security**: Recognized for its commitment to cybersecurity training and education. - **Clearwater**: A cybersecurity provider recognized for its solutions in the healthcare sector, focusing on compliance and security. - **CTG**: A digital transformation leader enhancing its cybersecurity market presence. - **HIMSS**: Organizes the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum to address cybersecurity challenges in healthcare. - **Microsoft**: Developed the Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program to support rural healthcare facilities with cybersecurity measures. - **Accenture**: A consulting firm that conducts surveys to assess CEO awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats. - **Cyber A.I. Group, Inc.**: A cybersecurity firm focusing on AI-powered solutions for middle-market companies. - **CISO**: Chief Information Security Officer, responsible for overseeing an organization's cybersecurity strategy. - **Anurag Lal**: CEO of NetSfere, highlighting the role of human error in cyberattacks and the importance of employee training. - **Broadcom**: A major player in the cybersecurity market, offering various security technologies. - **Cynerio**: Recognized for its innovations in healthcare cybersecurity, including AI-driven security solutions. - **Nitin Natarajan**: Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, emphasizing the increased targeting of hospitals by cybercriminals. - **Splunk**: A leader in cybersecurity and observability, hosting events to discuss digital resilience and cybersecurity strategies. - **Acronis**: A cybersecurity leader known for preventing attacks and expanding its product offerings, including AI-guided solutions. - **FDA**: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which regulates medical devices and has tightened cybersecurity requirements for digital health technologies. - **ISACA**: An organization that provides education and resources for cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing the integration of AI in security operations. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **INE Security and Higher Education Institutions**: Partnering to address the cybersecurity skills gap by aligning education with real-world demands. - **FBI's Cyber Division**: Enhancing national cybersecurity capabilities through various initiatives. - **Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)**: Working together to improve cybersecurity collaboration and response to incidents. - **DirectTrust Cybersecurity Workgroup**: Formed to address critical cybersecurity challenges in healthcare, focusing on advocacy priorities and recommended practices. - **CISA and FDA**: Collaborating to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices. - **Microsoft and Biden Administration**: Collaborated to enhance cybersecurity support for rural hospitals through the Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program. - **Health Catalyst and Intraprise Health**: Acquisition aimed at strengthening cybersecurity risk management capabilities. - **Saudi Arabia**: Collaborates with global tech firms and educational institutions to develop a skilled cybersecurity workforce. - **Biden Administration and Tech Giants**: Launched a program to provide cybersecurity support to rural hospitals. - **Medcrypt and Strategic Partners**: Enhanced cybersecurity solutions for medical device manufacturers through collaborations. - **Axxess and Security Compliance Associates**: Partner to offer tailored cybersecurity services, including risk assessments and compliance support for home healthcare. - **Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response & University of Texas at Austin**: Conducting a survey to evaluate public health organizations' readiness to handle cyber threats. - **Legislative Initiatives**: Senators Wyden and Warner introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for healthcare providers. - **Microsoft and Google**: Collaborate to provide free or discounted cybersecurity resources to rural hospitals as part of a White House initiative. - **White House, Microsoft, and Google**: Collaborating to enhance cybersecurity defenses for rural hospitals through grants, training, and free assessments. - **Security Tinkerers, Okta, and SentinelOne**: Collaborating to host 'Pitch for Charity' to connect cybersecurity leaders with innovative startups. - **VetsinTech and Craig Newmark Philanthropies**: This partnership has been crucial in training over 20,000 military veterans and spouses in cybersecurity since 2018. - **Magna5 and Shock I.T. Support**: Acquisition to enhance managed IT and cybersecurity services in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - **Allurity and Infigo IS**: Acquisition to enhance offensive security capabilities and expand into new markets. - **OASIS Data Provenance Standards Technical Committee**: A coalition of major US tech companies, including Cisco and Microsoft, formed to enhance data safety standards in AI. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Cybersecurity Automation**: Utilizes advanced technologies and algorithms to enhance defenses, detect threats, and respond in real-time. - **Cybersecurity Awareness Month**: An initiative to educate the public on online safety and security. - **3D Model of Healthcare Cybersecurity**: Focuses on detection, defense, and disruption to proactively manage cyber threats. - **C³ Cybersecurity Assessment**: A new modular approach to enhance cybersecurity evaluations beyond traditional methods. - **EU Cybersecurity Action Plan**: Aimed at enhancing the defense of healthcare systems against cyber threats through proactive measures and training. - **Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum**: A two-day event for decision-makers to discuss cybersecurity challenges and solutions. - **Cybersecurity Performance Goals**: New regulations being implemented by HHS to enhance security measures in healthcare. - **Healthcare Cybersecurity Act**: Introduced to enhance protections against cyberattacks on critical healthcare infrastructure. - **Cybersecurity Skills Gap Initiatives**: INE Security's expansion of AI-powered training programs to prepare professionals for real-world challenges. - **Health Industry Cybersecurity Strategic Plan**: Aiming to transition healthcare cybersecurity from critical risk to stability by 2029 through advanced technologies. - **LevelBlue's 2024 Futures Report**: Highlights the tension between technological innovation and risk management in healthcare cybersecurity. - **Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024**: Proposed legislation to provide grants and training for healthcare providers to bolster cybersecurity. - **AI Integration**: Healthcare organizations are increasingly integrating AI technologies, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data. - **Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Performance Goals**: New guidelines by HHS to assist healthcare organizations in adopting modern cybersecurity practices. - **Generative AI in Cybersecurity**: Cynerio and Blackwire Labs are integrating AI to enhance threat detection and incident response. - **AI in Cybersecurity**: Incorporating AI for advanced threat detection and response, improving the identification of overlooked threats. - **FDA Regulations**: New regulations to enhance cybersecurity oversight of medical devices, particularly legacy devices. - **NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0**: Includes a new 'govern' function to improve cybersecurity in health systems. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Cybersecurity Threats**: The rise of sophisticated cyberattacks, including ransomware and phishing, necessitates robust cybersecurity measures. - **Cybersecurity Skills Shortage**: 62% of cybersecurity teams are understaffed, impacting the ability to combat rising threats. - **Talent Shortage**: The cybersecurity field faces a significant talent shortage, impacting the ability to effectively manage cybersecurity risks. - **Reactive Cybersecurity Approaches**: Many CEOs adopt a reactive approach to cybersecurity, increasing risks and costs associated with potential cyberattacks. - **Vulnerabilities in Rural Hospitals**: Limited resources make them prime targets for cyberattacks, necessitating collaboration and shared security initiatives. - **Financial Constraints**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in hiring cybersecurity professionals due to competition from other sectors offering better pay. - **Shortage of Skilled Professionals**: The healthcare sector faces a significant shortage of cybersecurity experts. - **Recruitment Challenges**: Healthcare organizations face difficulties in attracting and retaining cybersecurity talent, particularly women. - **Insufficient Resource Allocation**: Many healthcare organizations struggle to allocate adequate resources for cybersecurity, impacting their defenses. - **Tool Sprawl**: The increasing number of cybersecurity tools can lead to inefficiencies and overlaps in security strategies. - **Increased Cyber Threats**: Cyberattacks against healthcare systems rose by 130% in 2023, particularly affecting rural hospitals with limited resources. - **Budget Constraints**: Many hospitals struggle with limited budgets for cybersecurity investments. - **Over-regulation**: Complex compliance requirements can hinder innovation and increase vulnerability to cyber threats. - **Quantum Computing Risks**: The potential misuse of AI and quantum technologies by cybercriminals highlights the need for enhanced defenses. ## Related Topics [[Cybersecurity Risks]]; [[Cybersecurity Threats]]; [[Cybersecurity Measures]]; [[Cyber Resilience]]; [[Cybersecurity Challenges]]; [[Cybersecurity Concerns]]; [[Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities]]; [[Cybersecurity in Healthcare]]; [[Cybersecurity Enhancements]]