Ingenious Med’s Post

The healthcare industry has recently faced a catastrophic attack, the "most serious incident of its kind", pushing many medical providers to the brink of closure. Shockingly, one state is losing $24m a day due to this attack. The ransomware group responsible has a history of targeting critical national infrastructure and conducting hundreds of other attacks worldwide. This includes attacks on a European Government and Reddit. This should serve as a wake-up call for all companies to reevaluate their cybersecurity crisis management framework and assess their readiness for such an event. The modern day threat landscape is a reality that we cannot ignore. It's time to take proactive steps to protect ourselves and our businesses from potential threats. @cognitasglobal, a National Cyber Security Centre certified provider of assured cyber incident exercising (CIE), along with its cybersecurity partners, are here to help you. Don't wait until it's too late, let's work together to ensure the safety and security of our businesses.

The post mortem will be instructive - what prevention might/should have been in place, how could recovery been better prepared for and executed, what will cybersecurity now look like at Ascension?

The rise of cyberattacks on hospitals and healthcare organizations is a growing concern. Compromised networks and delayed adoption of cloud platforms could be contributing factors. The rush to move electronic medical records onto outdated operating systems may have also left vulnerabilities. Despite these challenges, the implementation of AI technology as a solution to our healthcare problems is questionable. As we strive for better outcomes, let's prioritize the safety and security of our healthcare systems. The future of not just healthcare, but our country's overall healthcare system, may be on the brink of collapse. It's a scary thought, but we can take steps to make a difference. Don't wait until it's too late to protect your organization. Stay vigilant and proactive in ensuring the safety of your healthcare systems. Let's work together to build a safer and more secure healthcare future for us all. #healthcareinnovation #healthcaretransformation #healthcarefinance #healthcaresystems #patientsafety #managingcostsnotcare #cybersecuritysolutions

Doctors' orders via secured Text-Messaging is approved by TJC provided they carry over to the EMR/EHR. While convenient or practical, it's a bit frightening to read this new development amidst rampant Cybersecurity attacks on healthcare systems. The timing is odd! I am certain many are facing what we're recently facing, incessant hack attempts through text messaging. These hackers are relentless, it makes me wonder "Who" is actually defining measures of "secure" text-messaging? & "How" are CMS &/TJC planning to enforce or monitor these measures over time? Hoping proactive plans & qualified representatives are in place, and that we don't see reactive solutions to big messes. Just saying 🤷♀️

In the wake of a cyberattack hitting a large healthcare system spanning 19 US states on May 10th, 2024, the urgency for secure platforms for patients to store their medical records has never been more clear. When an organization is compromised and their patient portal is down, patients face the frustration and uncertainty of having limited or no access to their medical records. These incidents are becoming more common, emphasizing the critical need for dependable – and secure - alternatives. Enter Sync.MD, which utilizes enhanced, patented security methods and encryption protocols to ensure your data is protected, and accessible. As the healthcare industry navigates through these growing threats, Sync.MD offers patients the ability to collect, store, and share all your medical records from a mobile device, offering uninterrupted access to your vital health information and providing peace of mind when cyber-attacks occur. Sync.MD is committed to Uncompromising Security in its products, prioritizing the protection of patient information against cyber threats.

Cyber attacks continue to plague healthcare organizations. Are you protected properly? When was the last time you conducted an incident response exercise (I'm not talking about your disaster recovery plan)? The #konicaminolta cyber team can assess your current environment, offer recommendations and implement solutions to protect your information and the PHI you manage. To find out more, please reach out to me.

The NHS (I call 2.0) is digitising at a rate unprecedented, driving efficiency for access to patient care and freeing up resources to deal with life threatening conditions. However, as with all digital transformation, is security just an after thought and been left behind (in NHS 1.0) I still believe there are way more incidents we don't hear about than we do, my concern is growing. Is it time to put more pressure on Gov to help the NHS? Ciaran Martin (NCSC) discusses the issue here: https://lnkd.in/ef-_n5HF.

📢 Ampcus Cyber News Room: PJ&A says #cyberattack exposed data of nearly 9 million patients. Read more about this #cybersecuritynews here, https://lnkd.in/gW-FnXF8 Deep Chanda Salil Sankaran Prajwal Gowda Luz Marie Dagum Saikat Das (Sam) Deepika Lakhina N Aditya Sai Adithya Kumar Syed Tanweer Alam #ampcuscyber #cybersecurity #cybercrime #malwareattack #cyberthreat #dataprivacy #security #privacy #privacymatters #data #infosec #infosec #vulnerability #hacking #cyberthreat #ransomwareattack #malware #compliance #hackers

The disruption caused by the Change Healthcare hack demonstrates the devastating impact of cyberattacks on any organization. Don't leave your business vulnerable! At Workplace I.T. Management, we provide customizable cybersecurity solutions for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Invest in your security and protect your critical data. #cyberpreparedness #healthcaresecurity #workplaceit

ICYMI: the U.S. healthcare system just experienced its most significant cyberattack… so far. The attack targeted Change Healthcare, a medical payment processing subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division, and has left doctors and hospitals unable to process payments electronically. The attack has left independent practices and large health systems alike struggling to maintain operations amid the financial strain stemming from the sudden electronic payment impasse. This is a dire situation and underscores the healthcare system’s vulnerability in the face of ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. The Federal government and UnitedHealth have announced relief measures, but healthcare providers argue these are insufficient to address the immediate financial challenges. The American Hospital Association and other industry bodies are calling for even more robust action from the federal government, sparking a broader discussion about cybersecurity in healthcare. This incident reveals a stark truth: we need more funding and focus on safeguarding critical infrastructure, more concrete solutions, and a coordinated response in place to bolster the healthcare sector’s cybersecurity posture.