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...

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...

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”...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

9 Tricks Spammers Use to Compromise Your System

Today's cybersecurity tools can help stop cybercriminals; however, many spammers find creative ways to get around safeguards. Spammers add another layer of risk to healthcare organizations, so it's important that all employees know how to spot these cybersecurity threats. Here are some of the most common tricks spammers may use...

Should You Build or Buy SOC Operations? Partnering with an MSSP For Network Security

Every organization has unique cyber security risks. You can protect your data from external threats by assessing these risks and creating a security plan. Generally, this process involves either building an internal Security Operations Center (SOC) or partnering with a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). What Factors Are Involved with...

How to Educate Multiple Generations on Security Risks and Protocols

Healthcare employees are the backbone of daily operations. When interacting with patients and handling ePHI, your employees can make or break your cybersecurity strategy. This is why cybersecurity awareness training and education should be on your priority list. But security awareness training isn’t necessarily a one-size-fits-all approach. Currently four main...

2022 Horizon Report

2022 Horizon ReportThe State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare What we cover in the latest report 2021 data breach and industry trends for healthcare year in review Market dynamics including Cyber InsuranceGovernment Regulatory Changes Disruptions to Patient Care Identity and Access A look back on Fortified's 2021 predictions Download