In today's tech-driven world, even the most advanced health systems are as powerful as digital defense.
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, it's a strategic obligation. So, Newsweek is convening an expert panel for upcoming webinars to see “Is your hospital cybersafe? How to predict invisible threats.” The conversation will be streamed live via Streamyard on Wednesday, April 10th from 2pm to 3pm. Healthcare leaders are invited to sign up for free via this link.
Cybersecurity is not just about the work of IT teams. Everyone from C-Suite to the forefront plays a role in protecting the organization from digital threats. Executives need to develop a digital vigilance culture and know how to respond if attacks arise.
At Newsweek's event, we hear from frontline leaders of healthcare cybersecurity. They explore common blind spots in hospitals, solve AI risks, and lay out pillars of a powerful incident response plan.
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Our panel of experts includes Michael Adams (Chief Information Security Officer at Zoom), Trent Sanders (Vice President of US Medical and Life Sciences at Kyndryl) and Teresa Lanowitz (formerly Chief Evangelist at Level Blue, AT&T Cybersecurity). The discussion will be hosted by Newsweek's healthcare editor, Alexis Kayser.
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A at the end of the event.
The cyberlessness interests of the healthcare system are more than ever before. Last February, due to changes in Healthcare CyberTack, payment operations at hospitals, pharmacies and clinics across the country were suspended. Leaders had to ease financial fallout, maintain operations and protect patient data as the crisis unfolded.
The well-known system is not immune. Last year, Ascension and the Kaiser Foundation's health plans suffered from data breaches affecting millions of patients. Small rural hospitals also carry risks. This is because there are often fewer IT resources.
The United States experienced 677 medical data breaches involving more than 182 million people from January 1 to December 20, 2024, according to the Department of Health and Human Services' Civil Rights Office. In the same year, IBM estimated that the average cyberattack cost $9.77 million.
These are not just financial set-ups or technical inconveniences. puts patient safety and trust at risk.
Meanwhile, HIPAA's new federal regulations and looming changes are urging healthcare systems to enhance digital compliance and transparency. According to the FBI's 2022 Internet Crime Report, cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, refined and expensive, and ransomware targets healthcare more frequently than other industries.
In a world where your next crisis can be one click, cyberleading is responsible leadership. Click here to subscribe to our Newsweek panel and learn how to protect your organization.
