Mike Roberts

Enhancing Healthcare Security: Continuous Assessment and Targeted Remediation: Insights from Veriti research leads us to one conclusion for healthcare, the need to adopt continuous exposure assessment and safe remediation across the sector.

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🚨 Breaking News: Major US Health Network Hit by Cyberattack! 🚨 Today, we’re seeing unfolding news about a suspected major data breach at Ascension, one of the country's largest nonprofit hospital systems. A cyberattack has reportedly disrupted clinical operations, an alarming development in healthcare cybersecurity. ✳️ What we know: CNN and CBS reported disruptions in various Ascension network areas. Ascension's wide reach means the impact could be profound, though details are still emerging. https://lnkd.in/eH8XDBnG https://lnkd.in/eH8XDBnG https://lnkd.in/e2NSheMi Last year, a similar occurrence at another organization prompted us to overhaul our digital security measures. 📢 It's a stark reminder that working with a cybersecurity company like Pioneer Technology for constant vigilance and upgraded protocols are crucial!! 👉 Has your facility reviewed its cybersecurity strategy lately? Contact the team at Pioneer Technology to start on your IT Health Assessment!  423-777-5515, Success@PioneerIT.com #cyberattack #databreach #healthcare #cybersecurity #Ascension #HospitalBreach #Ransomware #Cyber #HealthcareIT

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Quick Action Saves Dr. Williams' Practice! 🛡️ A potential disaster was averted thanks to Microwize’s proactive IT monitoring and quick actions. See how our team's rapid response kept patient data safe. #Microwize #cybersecurity #managedIT #datasecurity #medicalpractice

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Start at the very top and culture will change for the better. Hold executives responsible for problems caused and they will be cleaned up quickly. Throwing money at the problem is just going to exacerbate the issue, and make rich corporations who sell products and services that aren't implemented correctly. Understaffed departments who are managing systems will simply be managing more, not necessarily managing better. Hospitals should not be buying SKUs, but building better process that will hold up with any vendor

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Preparing for Cybersecurity Attacks: Tips for CDI Reviewers 1. Cybersecurity attacks can disrupt healthcare operations, so both remote and on-site CDI reviewers must be prepared. Here's how: 2. Communication Protocols: Set up emergency alerts and a command center for real-time updates. 3. Training & Drills: Regularly train on cyber threats and conduct simulation drills. 4. Emergency Procedures: Distribute action plans and resource kits with paper forms and secure tools. 5. Secure Document Handling: Use encryption and robust tracking systems for data transfer. 6. Maintain Workflow: Schedule daily check-ins and adjust productivity expectations. 7. Technical Support: Ensure IT support for secure communication and data handling. 8. Post-Attack Recovery: Accurately enter paper documentation into electronic systems and plan a phased return to digital processes. 9. Continuous Improvement: Hold debriefing sessions and update procedures based on feedback. Let's stand together as a united front of healthcare professionals, ready to protect our healthcare systems from cyber threats. By working in collaboration, we can overcome any disruption. # HealthcareSecurity # CDIReviewers # Cybersecurity

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MD Cyber Talk I-HTM Join me May 30th for an interesting discussion on "QR Codes in Healthcare: A Cybersecurity Perspective." Did you know that in Healthcare QR Codes are used to share patient information, manage medications and dosages, access Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and enable access to telemedicine?

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Under siege: cybercriminals are increasingly targeting hospitals for their rich customer data. What the healthcare industry must do to prevent costly #databreaches.

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