Learn More Join us at the Health-ISAC Fall Americas Summit: November 27th - December 1st Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be hosting a dinner, and engaging attendees throughout the conference at our booth...
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HCI Pacific Northwest Summit | December 11th- 12th | Seattle, WA
Learn More Join us at the 2023 Fall HCI Pacific Northwest Summit: December 11th - 12th Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be speaking, and engaging attendees throughout the conference. Stop and say hello. ...
Healthcare cybersecurity threats: October 2023
More than 87 million. That’s the estimated number of patient records that have been compromised as of the end of October 2023, according to data gathered from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). That’s a 55 percent year-over-year increase from 2022. Throughout the month of October, threat actors increasingly exploited...
CHIME Fall Forum | November 9th – 12th | Phoenix, AZ
Learn More Join us at the CHIME 23 Fall Forum: November 9th - 12th Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be speaking, and engaging attendees throughout the conference. Stop and say hello. About Fortified's...
HCI California Summit | November 8th – 9th | Los Angeles, CA
Learn More Join us at the 2023 Fall HCI Conference: November 8th - 9th Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be speaking, and engaging attendees throughout the conference. Stop and say hello. About fireside...
CHIME Career Development Miniseries | Workforce and Cybersecurity Education Strategy | October 27th | 1 pm CT | Live webinar
Join Fortified’s Kate Pierce, Sr. vCISO & Executive Director of the Subsidy Program at Fortified Health Security, for CHIME's on-demand webinar, "Workforce and Cybersecurity Education Strategy". Learning objectives: Identify the current landscape for healthcare cybersecurity professionals Discuss the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy Career Development opportunities Define the steps...
How to successfully navigate HIPAA cybersecurity requirements
In a world where technology evolves faster than we can say "cybersecurity," one might wonder if the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is still relevant. Surprisingly, it's not just relevant; it's an unsung guardian of our healthcare data. Compliance with HIPAA is essential for healthcare organizations...
How to make cybersecurity training part of your healthcare culture
Ever clicked on a website link that you shouldn’t have? We’ve all made that mistake at least once, and chances are nothing bad happened. But the stakes are considerably higher in a hospital environment. Patient care takes place 24/7/365, and any cyberattack can cripple the ability to treat patients. More...
Healthcare cybersecurity threats: September 2023
Last month, three new cyber vulnerabilities emerged, posing a significant threat to healthcare organizations. Two were vulnerabilities from unpatched network technologies that, if exploited, could compromise both medical devices and patient care. The third was a new ransomware variant called "3AM" which poses a severe risk to healthcare organizations. Continue...
Top cybersecurity threats facing hospitals and how to reduce your risk
Every single facility that treats patients and gathers patient data is a target for a cyberattack, and this risk is growing. In just the first six months of 2023, more than 300 data breaches were reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR),...
Fortified Roundtable | December 14th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
Fortified Roundtable | November 2nd | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
Fortified Roundtable | October 19th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
2023 Fall Hospital Technology Conference | HCP 23 | October 16th – 18th | St. Louis, M
FIND OUT MORE Join us at the 2023 Fall Hospital Technology Conference: October 16th - 18th Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be speaking, and engaging attendees at our sponsor table. Stop by and...
HIMSS Virginia Chapter 2023 Annual Conference | October 16th – 18th | Williamsburg, VA
FIND OUT MORE Join us at the 2023 Virginia HIMSS Annual Conference: October 16th - 18th Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be speaking, and engaging attendees at our sponsor table. Stop by and...
North Carolina HIMSS | October 2nd – 3rd | Raleigh, NC
FIND OUT MORE Join us at the 2023 North Carolina HIMSS Annual Conference: October 2nd - 3rd Come join the Fortified Health Security team at the conference. Not only will our team be in attendance to learn, we will be speaking, and engaging attendees at our sponsor table. Stop by...
Healthcare cybersecurity threats: August 2023
Vulnerabilities from two very different IT manufacturers and device types were notable threats in August. They serve as a reminder that continuous patch management and replacement of End of Life (EOL) technology is fundamental to cybersecurity. The severity of these vulnerabilities should not be underestimated, as both allow significant access...
Stretching your cybersecurity budget: 6 ways to do more with less
In today's healthcare landscape, “doing more with less” isn't just a slogan - it's a growing request, especially within IT departments. On average, hospitals spend 6% of their budgets on security. This figure stands in stark contrast to other industries, where spending on cybersecurity is almost two-thirds higher. Amid the...
Black Hat 2023: Reflections from a first-timer
Now that the dust has settled and the hype surrounding Black Hat 2023 has subsided, I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts about attending this cutting-edge conference for the first time. I’ve also sprinkled in some recommendations to anyone attending as a newbie next year. What is...
Fortified Roundtable | September 14th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
Fortified Roundtable | August 17th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
Living Off the Land attacks: Unveiling the illusion
What does Living Off the Land (LOTL) mean in cybersecurity?When a threat actor performs a “Living Off the Land” (LOTL) attack, they use legitimate tools and processes within a system to carry out nefarious activities. Unlike traditional malware, LOTL tactics don't rely on external malicious code; instead, they exploit what's...
The evolution and impact of NIST CSF 2.0
NIST, or the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, is at the forefront of the evolving realm of cybersecurity. Their goal is to provide recommendations that can be used as guideposts for industry best practices and more efficient ways of workingHowever, cybersecurity is notoriously difficult to build standards around...
Healthcare cybersecurity threats: July 2023
In July, cybercriminals increasingly targeted Linux systems and exploited new zero-day vulnerabilities in Citrix solutions. While threat actors never cease looking for new vulnerabilities to exploit, it's worth noting that this surge in cyber activity aligns with the industry trend of retiring software products in the Fall. Both Windows and...
Behind the scenes of a hospital ransomware attack
In television dramas and Hollywood movies, ransomware attacks are often made known by a flashy message that pops up on the computer screen or an ominous voice message left by the cyber criminal.In the case of one hospital, the incident presented itself far more subtly.Around 5:00 pm, the day after...
Fortified Health Security Releases 2023 Mid-Year Horizon Report
Fortified Health Security announces release of 2023 Mid-Year Horizon Report
2023 Horizon Report
Download the 2023 Horizon Report Now In our 2023 report on healthcare cybersecurity The 2023 Horizon Report is now available! Read all about the 2022 year in review, with data from the OCR on the total number of records breached, how the breaches happened, and more. Deep dive into topics...
Healthcare cybersecurity threats: June 2023
During the summer months, threat actors often escalate their activities, taking advantage of staffing shortages among IT teams, and leaving many organizations more susceptible to an attack. This trend was particularly evident last month. As June unfolded, healthcare cybersecurity teams found themselves navigating critical network flaws and multiple patching vulnerabilities,...
Fortified Roundtable | July 20th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
How health systems can reduce their attack surface with VTM
What is attack surface management?Think of your attack surface as a fortress with multiple entry points. Each entry point represents a system or network weakness that could potentially be breached by an intruder.These weaknesses, like outdated patches, misconfigurations, and traditional vulnerabilities, serve as open doors or unguarded walls that can...
Fortified Roundtable | June 15th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
Fortified Health Security Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for Third Consecutive Year
Fortified Health Security, Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Partner® (“Fortified”), announced today that for the third year in a row it has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, the industry’s leading source of healthcare business and policy news, research and information.
Webinar | Defense in depth part 1: Maximizing your SOC services | On-demand
In the first session of our 3-part series, Jake Bice, Director of Cybersecurity Operations at Fortified, unpacked what defense in depth looks like in healthcare, how to implement it, and the impact it can have on your security posture. Watch the on-demand recording to learn: How security redundancies and efficiencies...
Healthcare IT Institute | June 12th | Pasadena, CA
Healthcare organizations are facing increased cyberattacks, cyber insurance changes, and regulatory obligations that have stressed and strained their IT teams. Despite the desire to implement more robust cybersecurity, budgets are in decline or restricted. However, many healthcare organizations are unaware of, or unable to access, several cybersecurity funding opportunities, including...
Healthcare IT Institute | June 11th | Pasadena, CA
The healthcare cybersecurity landscape has changed dramatically over the past two years. Executive and IT teams now face new hurdles entering 2023. Regulatory and cyber insurance requirements are advancing the need for a higher level of cybersecurity planning, execution, and reporting. In response, many organizations are undergoing a “healthcare cybersecurity...
Webinar | Defense in Depth part 2, Threat surface management with VTM
Session two of our three-part Defense in Depth series offers a comprehensive view of attack surface management in healthcare. Learn what Vulnerability Threat Monitoring (VTM) entails, and why it’s so critical to maintaining a successful cybersecurity program. In this educational series, Fortified’s Senior Director of Threat Assessment Operations, Tim “TJ”...
Single sign-on vs multi-factor authentication: Do you know the difference?
A disheartening reality is that cyberattacks targeting healthcare and other critical industries are on the rise, making it more important than ever for organizations to implement thorough security measures. This is where single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) come in. By combining these tools, healthcare organizations can protect themselves...
MUSE Inspire | June 8th | Denver, CO
Healthcare providers accounted for 70% of all cybersecurity incidents in 2022, representing the majority of breaches reported, according to the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) data breach portal. The reality for healthcare cybersecurity teams is not if an attack will happen, but rather when it will happen. Join Fortified’s...
MUSE Inspire | June 7th – 9th | Denver, CO
Join us at the 2023 MUSE Inspire Conference June 7th – 9th at booth #218! Learn how Fortified is working alongside healthcare organizations to address the latest threats, prioritize and implement solutions, and simplify the management of healthcare cybersecurity. FIND OUT MORE
Fortified Roundtable | May 11th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersecurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
HCP ’23 | May 9th | Houston, TX
Join Fortified’s Russell Teague, VP Advisory Services, and Tim Ramsey, Director of Threat Operations, for Health Connect Partners 2023 Spring Hospital Technology Conference educational session, “IR Program Maturity: How to Prepare for the Worst Day Ever” on Tuesday, May 9th from 11am – 12pm CT. This session will help you...
HCP ’23 | May 8th | Houston, TX
Join us at Health Connect Partners’ 2023 Spring Hospital Technology Conference on Monday, May 8th from 12pm – 4pm CT. Stop by booth #1309 to see firsthand how Fortified Central Command is simplifying cybersecurity and enter for a chance to win prizes! MORE INFO
CHIME | May 17th | Live webinar
Join Fortified’s T.J. Ramsey, Director, Threat Operations, for CHIME's live webinar, "Current Threats and Best Practices You Should Follow to Keep Your Data Safe" on Wednesday, May 17th from 2pm – 3pm EST. Learn how Fortified is working alongside healthcare organizations to address the latest threats, prioritize and implement solutions,...
Take control of your healthcare security with threat hunting
What is threat hunting? Similar to how early detection and prevention are crucial to maintaining patient health, threat hunting plays a critical role in identifying potential cyber threats and breaches before they occur. Within a Security Operations Center (SOC), threat hunters systematically search through an organization's network, system, and data...
Fortified Health Security Unveils Fortified Central Command
Unified service delivery platform provides better operational efficiencies and comparative analytics, transforming the MSSP relationship. FRANKLIN, Tenn. – April 25, 2023 – Fortified Health Security (Fortified), a Best in KLAS managed security services provider (MSSP) to the healthcare industry, today announced the launch of Fortified Central Command, which simplifies the...
Fortified Roundtable | April 13th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersescurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
From Prevention to Recovery, Managing Cyber Threats in Healthcare with Dan Dodson, CEO of Fortified Health Security
Fortified Health Security featured in Risk Never Sleeps Podcast.
The time is now for federal agencies to fortify cybersecurity among small and rural hospitals
Fortified Health Security featured in Medical Economics.
Three tips for hospitals to combat cybersecurity threats
Fortified Health Security featured in Chief Healthcare Executive.
HIMSS | April 17th – 21st | Chicago
Join us at kiosk 4309-10, April 17th - 21st! Learn how Fortified is working alongside healthcare organizations to address the latest threats, prioritize and implement solutions, and simplify the management of healthcare cybersecurity. Join Fortified’s Russell Teague, VP Advisory Services, and Ryan Quigg, Regional VP West, at the 2023 HIMSS...
Experts warn of healthcare sector cybersecurity risks
Fortified Health Security featured in Security Magazine.
Can a decryption key help you avoid a ransom?
Network security admins all have the same fear - Friday afternoon at about 4:30pm, tech support gets a call that a computer is acting strange with files and folders not working properly. Their response to the call reveals a ransom note! But before you consider paying a ransom for a...
Ransomware Attacks Target Undermanned US Rural Hospitals: Report
Fortified Health Security featured in Tech Times.
Homeland Security Committee convenes hearing to scrutinize cybersecurity risks to healthcare sector
Fortified Health Security featured in Industrial Cyber.
Health Leaders Push Feds For Cybersecurity Requirements
Fortified Health Security featured in CyberIQs.
Senate Committee Told How Federal Government Can Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity
Fortified Health Security featured in HIPAA Journal.
Experts Shed Light On Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges Before Senate Panel
Fortified Health Security featured in Health IT Security.
Healthcare Leaders Call for Cybersecurity Standards – BankInfoSecurity
Fortified Health Security featured in Dark Web Today.
Government needs to help rural hospitals battle ransomware, IT security experts say
Fortified Health Security featured in Becker's Health IT.
Health sector representatives call for cyber standards, liability protection at Senate hearing
Fortified Health Security featured in Inside Security.
Hearing on Cybersecurity Risks in Health Care
Fortified Health Security featured on C-SPAN.
Rural hospitals need help from feds to fight ransomware, witnesses tell lawmakers
Fortified Health Security featured in Cyberscoop.
Senators ponder more federal actions on health care cybersecurity
Fortified Health Security featured in Medical Economics.
Fortified Health Security’s Senior VISO Testifies Before the U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
Kate Pierce, Fortified Health Security’s Senior Virtual Information Security Officer & Executive Director of Subsidy testified before the U.S. Senate’s Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, March 16. The hearing focused on the topic “In Need of a Checkup: Examining the Cybersecurity Risks to the Healthcare Sector.” Having...
Senators Seek Remedies to Health Systems Cyber Threats After Data Breach
Fortified Health Security featured in The Epoch Times.
Chair of Senate security panel eyes bipartisan silver lining to Congress data breach
Fortified Health Security featured in Courthouse News Source.
Healthcare Leaders Call for Cybersecurity Standards
Fortified Health Security featured in Gov Info Security.
Experts urge lawmakers for funding, regulations after healthcare cyber-attacks
Fortified Health Security featured in DC News Now.
More Money, Better Standards Needed to Improve Health Cybersecurity, Senators Told
Fortified Health Security featured in MedPage Today.
Health leaders push feds for cybersecurity requirements
Fortified Health Security featured in SC Media.
5 Healthcare cybersecurity tips for apps and mobile devices
Every healthcare organization, regardless of the devices used, faces the risk of cybersecurity attacks. However, the use of mobile devices and apps can bring the risk of a cyber-attack to another level. Apps and mobile devices are highly effective, affordable, and convenient ways for medical facilities to manage a diverse...
Cyber Attacks Hurt Home Health Operations – But Patient Outcomes Are Next
Fortified Health Security featured in Home Health Care News.
THIMA | March 27th, 3:15pm CT | Franklin, TN
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving and can feel overwhelming to keep up with and stay ahead of. Join Fortified’s Tim (T.J.) Ramsey, Director, Threat Operations, at the 2023 THIMA Annual Meeting in Franklin, TN on Monday, March 27th from 3:15pm CT – 4pm CT to learn about Current Threats and...
Fortified Roundtable | March 16th | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersescurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
No relief in sight for ransomware attacks on hospitals
Fortified Health Security featured in TechTarget.
ViVE | March 26th – 29th | Nashville
While providers hire MSSPs to solve for human capital limitations, all too often the systems for communicating with and managing MSSPs requires a significant time investment and builds on alert fatigue At Fortified, we’ve developed a solution to this communication challenge and we’re bringing it to ViVE on March 26th...
Fortified Roundtable | February 23rd | 2 PM CT
Part of raising security awareness and improving your cybersescurity posture in healthcare is creating trusted peer relationships. Our roundtables facilitate this by giving you an opportunity to meet with your peers from other healthcare organizations to discuss challenges, ideas, and solutions. The format is a 60-minute web conference with healthcare...
Vulnerability verified: New attacks on health IT demand LTC reinforcements
Fortified Health Security featured in McKnights Long-Term Care News.
HISTalk News | Best in KLAS Announcements | 2/10/23
Fortified Health Security featured in HISTalk News.
Fortified Health Security Named 2023 Best in KLAS for Security & Privacy Managed Services
Fortified Health Security featured in Healthcare Business Today.
Top Healthcare Cybersecurity, IoT, Privacy Vendors Achieve Best in KLAS Status
Fortified Health Security featured in Health IT Security.
Fortified Health Security Named 2023 Best in KLAS for Security & Privacy Managed Services
Achieving top KLAS ranking for a second consecutive year recognizes healthcare cybersecurity partner’s commitment to protecting patient data and reducing risk throughout the healthcare ecosystem
Bonus Features – February 5, 2023 – 78% of data breaches result from hacks or IT incidents, Nova Scotia taps Oracle Cerner for EHR modernization, and more
Fortified Health Security featured in Healthcare IT Today.
Fortified Health Security Releases 2023 Horizon Report
Fortified Health Security featured in EMR Industry.
Hot off the press: the 2023 Horizon Report
In case you missed our press release or the media coverage around it, this week we released the Fortified Health Security 2023 Horizon Report. There are a lot of cybersecurity reports released by many cybersecurity companies, but the Horizon Report is specifically designed around, and for, the healthcare industry and...
Hacking Accounted For Nearly 80% of Healthcare Data Breaches Last Year
Fortified Health Security featured in Health IT Security.
HIS Talk News | Announcements and Implementations | 1/20/23
Fortified Health Security featured in HIStalk News.
Ransomware attacks persist in healthcare as impacts on patient safety rise
Fortified Health Security featured in SC Media.
Fortified Health Security Releases 2023 Horizon Report
Findings detail consistent cybersecurity risks to the healthcare industry and the challenges health systems face
Third-Party Risk Contributes to Healthcare Data Breaches
Fortified Health Security featured in Security Intelligence.
2022 Mid-year Horizon Report
2022 Mid-year Horizon Report The State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare What we cover in the latest report: Penetration Testing Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) Detection and Response Technologies Metrics: Tracking Data that Affects Patient Outcomes MITRE ATT&CK Incident Response Download
Privacy, Security, and Compliance in 2023
Fortified Health Security featured in Health IT Answers.
Learn How to Safely Shop Online and Avoid Phishing Attacks
The holiday season is something many of us look forward to each year. Unfortunately, it’s a “most wonderful time of the year” for bad actors and cyber attackers as well. To help keep you and your team safe, we’ve put together a few tips to protect you from potential cyber...
Fortified Health Security Announces Growth Investment Led by Silversmith Capital Partners and Health Velocity Capital
Investment will accelerate growth in platform development and hiring across the organization
What does healthcare need from government efforts? Not another framework
Fortified Health Security's Dan L. Dodson featured in SC Media.
3 Ways to Reduce Vulnerabilities In Your Healthcare Security
The goal of a cybersecurity in healthcare isn’t to deploy more tools or gather data. It’s to protect patients and their personal health information (PHI). While cybersecurity teams have an array of options available to combat cyberattacks, the abundance of choices can make it overwhelming to determine the most suitable...
Healthcare’s email security problem is a compliance and forensics nightmare
Fortified Health Security's Dan L. Dodson featured in SC Media.
5 Steps to Improve Cybersecurity on Your Connected Medical Devices
Patient care depends on reliable access to medical devices, so hospital staff need to keep an accurate inventory of this equipment. However, since more devices are connected to hospital networks than ever before, there is an increased risk of cyberattacks. This guide will break down some of the ways that...
How the Best Organizations Manage Security Awareness Training Programs
Yawn. I’ve been here for six hours and all I’ve seen so far is someone who cut their finger slicing potatoes and someone who burned themselves trying to fry a turkey. What a lame Thanksgiving. I thought my first time working a holiday at a prestigious hospital would be more...