As a leader in healthcare cybersecurity, data loss prevention, and managed services, Fortified Health Security is dedicated to supporting our partners across multiple levels of service. In addition to our hands-on, customized cybersecurity solutions, we also develop and distribute a wide range of industry-relevant resources and materials to help support...
Author: Dan Dodson
Five Tips for Protecting Your IoT-enabled Medical Devices
Research shows us that security breaches can greatly impact a healthcare organization’s reputation. Unfortunately, healthcare leaders are stuck in the cross hairs of consumers and hackers. While consumers want transparency, access to information and assurance their personal information will remain safe, hackers are busy compromising patient information at a faster...
FDA Medical Device Safety Action Plan: Will it Work?
The FDA's Medical Device Safety Action Plan - while well-intended in addressing medical device security issues - has several gap areas needing addressed.
HIMSS Takaways for 2018
Customer Experience, Protecting IoT and Connected Medical Devices, and Clinical Engineering + HIT are top areas of discussion at recent HIMSS conference.
2018 Cybersecurity Resolutions: Start Focusing on the Fundamentals
Perhaps your organization has made a resolution to focus on cybersecurity in 2018. Many healthcare organizations made progress in 2017 and some have yet to start their journey. Regardless, the only way to keep things moving forward is to start. In cybersecurity, the first step is to conduct a regular...
Fortified Releases 2018 Horizon Report Detailing Healthcare Cybersecurity
Fortified's 2018 Horizon Report is an extensive paper detailing the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, threats, and 2018 trend predictions.
Why National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Matters
National Cyber Security Awareness Month reminds us that hospitals and health systems are custodians of precious patient information, and they have a clinical, ethical and legal obligation to keep data safe and secure. Amidst the daily blocking and tackling of cyber security, the annual event reinforces our commitment to helping...
Medical Devices at Risk for Cyberattack
Fortified's President Dan L. Dodson recently had an article published in Becker's Health IT and CIO Review detailing connected medical device and IOT security vulnerabilities.
Protect Your Organization from Cybersecurity Attacks
Fortified's President Dan L. Dodson recently submitted an article that was published in Healthcare Business Today on the topic: Protect your Organization from Cybersecurity Attacks.
LANDING TOP INFORMATION SECURITY TALENT: How Healthcare Organizations Can Stand Out to CISOs
Health systems must realize that they are competing for CISO talent against large corporations and fast-paced technology companies that have already made solid commitments to security.
How to Protect your Organization from the Biggest Cybersecurity Threats in 2017
Fortified's Dan L. Dodson shares with Becker's Health IT & CIO Report the top steps for organizations to take in 2017 to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats.
mHealth Times features Fortified Health Security’s new offerings
As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and breaches become more common, healthcare organizations are increasingly aware of their need to partner with experienced security and compliance professionals to help mitigate their cybersecurity and compliance risks.