Download the January 2018 OCR report on Cyber Extortion. Download the full report here.
Author: Fortified Health Security
Frost & Sullivan 2018 Healthcare IoT Company of the Year Report
Read the full Frost & Sullivan report that named Fortified Health Security the 2018 Healthcare IoT Company of the Year. Download the full report here.
Fortified to give Ransomware Presentations @ HIMSS18
Fortified to make Ransomware presentations at HIMSS18
Webinar: Tips & Tools to Overcome Human Error in Cybersecurity
Free Webinar: Discover how the cybersecurity impact of human error, and how to promote team readiness.
Fortified touted as “pioneering” in Frost & Sullivan Industry Study
Fortified Health Security is profiled for its leadership in a new study "Securing the Connected Ecosystem: Leading Security Solutions and Approaches for IoT".
Dan L. Dodson interviewed on eHealth Radio Network
Fortified's President, Dan L. Dodson, was able to speak with the eHealth Radio Network in a 15 minute podcast interview.
HIMSS18 National Conference
We will be exhibiting at the HIMSS18 National Conference, March 5-9, 2018. Please stop by our BOOTH #3632, or at our kiosk at the Cybersecurity Command Center.
Becker’s Hospital Review 9th Annual Meeting
The Fortified team will be attending and sponsoring Becker's Hospital Review 9th Annual Meeting, April 11-14, 2018. The conference schedule can be found here. Let's get together and talk. Contact us here to schedule a meeting.
Fortified in Cardiovascular Business article
Fortified's president Dan Dodson was quoted in the Cardiovascular Business article entitled Rethinking Resource Allocation: WannaCry Shakes up Health IT & Device Makers
NH-ISAC Fall Summit | Nov. 28-30
Fortified will be attending the NH-ISAC Fall Summit, November 28-30, 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ. Let's connect, reach out to us to pre-schedule an appointment.
Connected Medical Device & IoT Security Program Webinar
Health systems are in a period of transition now where medical IT networks are evolving and the old ways of securing endpoints via agent-based technologies won’t work for connected medical devices. Bottom line: the old approach to security isn’t doing the job. Fortified will be hosting a webinar to overview...
AEHIS Foundation Fall Summit
Fortified will be attending the AEHIS Foundation Fall Summit, October 30-31, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. Please contact us to schedule a meeting in advance. We look forward to seeing you there.
CaliforniaHIA.org: Current State of Cybersecurity in Health Care
Read Dan L. Dodson’s guest article for the the California Health Information Management Leaders March/April 2018 publication. Download the full report here.
Fortified Health Security Partners with ZingBox to Launch Connected Medical Device and IoT Security Program
Fortified partners with ZingBox, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) security solution provider, to launch its Connected Medical Device and IoT Security Program
Fort HealthCare benefits from Fortified’s cybersecurity program support
Fort Healthcare experiences a greater than 50% reduction in critical and high vulnerabilities by collaborating with Fortified, and successfully defends against WannaCry. Read the case study.
Becker’s Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference
Members of the Fortified team will be attending Becker's Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference in Chicago, September 21-23, 2017.
Health IT Summit – Beverly Hills
Join the Fortified team at the Health IT Summit in Beverly Hills, California, November 9-10. We'll be speaking about the unique challenges and impact of connected medical devices and IoT environments.
Siemens Medical Device Vulnerabilities Reported
The DHS has issued an advisory about Siemens medical device vulnerabilities. Be prepared with our Connected Medical Device & IoT Security Program.
CHIME Fall CIO Conference
The Fortified team will be attending the CHIME Fall CIO Forum in San Antonio, October 31 - November 3, 2017.
Hospital & Health IT Conference – October 18-20, 2017
The team from Fortified is pleased to attend and sponsor the Hospital & Health IT Conference, in Chicago.
Report on Improving Cybersecurity in the Health Care Industry
Download the Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force’s June 2017 Report on Improving Cybersecurity in the Health Care Industry. Download the full report here.
Fortified releases Mid-Year Healthcare Cybersecurity Horizon Report
Fortified Health Security releases Healthcare Cybersecurity Mid-Year Horizon Report covering medical device security, ransomware attacks (WannaCry / Petya), and more.
Threat Alert: Petya Ransomware Outbreak in Europe and Asia
A new variant of the WannaCry cryptovirus known as Petya or Petwrap is rapidly spreading.
Provider hit with $31,000 HIPAA settlement
Healthcare IT News reports that the Center for Children’s Digestive Health shared protected health info with FileFax, but didn't have a BAA in place. Protect your data with Fortified's Third Party Risk Management service.
WEBINAR: Beyond WannaCry – Vital Steps for Ransomware Preparedness
Since the global WannaCry cyberattack made the word “ransomware” top of mind for millions of people recently, the Fortified team has had informative and actionable conversations with many healthcare leaders. Our proper tendency is to respond to an attack. However, the foundational efforts to establish a truly secure cybersecurity posture...
The WannaCry Virus: An Update & Response for Healthcare
News of the WannaCry virus has covered the globe. Here is what the healthcare industry needs to know and how to protect themselves.
OpSus Defend – Security as a Service Webinar
Fortified's partner CloudWave now offers Security as a Service. Attend this May 3rd webinar and learn how OpSus Defend applies cloud-grade security vigilance to your on premises data center - where and how you need it.
Fortified Powers CloudWave’s New OpSus Defend Managed Cybersecurity Offering for Hospitals
OpSus Defend to meet the specific security and compliance requirements of hospitals and healthcare organizations
New Vendor Security Program Launched
Fortified's Third Party Risk Management to provide hospitals and healthcare organizations with a solution to managing third-party risks associated with business associate vendor relationships.
Fortified Designated as an Approved HITRUST CSF Assessor
Developed by healthcare and IT professionals, the HITRUST CSF is a certifiable framework utilized by HITRUST CSF Assessors to provide organizations with a comprehensive, flexible and efficient approach to regulatory compliance and risk management.
Fortified to host Third Party Risk Focus Group at HIMSS Conference
Fortified will be hosting an exclusive focus group discussion on the relevant topic of third party risk at the HIMSS17 Conference in Orlando. Space is limited - register now.
What Healthcare Innovations to Expect in 2017
Our response to Healthcare Innovation News' Thought Leaders' Corner question, "What Healthcare Innovations Do You Expect in 2017?"
Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions for 2017
As seen in Healthcare Business Today, Fortified Health Security's Dan L. Dodson identifies five major cybersecurity trends in 2017 and steps to take today.
Fortified Health Security Releases Horizon Report (Press Release)
Today Fortified Health Security released its first annual Horizon Report. This extensive report details the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, new and existing threats and predictions for 2017.
Horizon Report details state of Healthcare Cybersecurity and Predictions for 2017
Fortified Health Security's Horizon Report: details about the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare, new and existing threats, and predictions for 2017.
Fortified Health Security Launches New Generation of Cybersecurity Services
Virtual Information Security Program (VISP) and Managed Data Loss Prevention (DLP) expand Fortified’s portfolio of healthcare security services
Ransomware: An Overview
Ransomware! The word alone strikes fear in the hearts of CIOs, CISOs and hospital administrators alike. In this overview, learn what is ransomware, where it’s going, and what you can do to protect your organization. Download the full report here.
Ransomware: An Overview
Ransomware! The word alone strikes fear in the hearts of CIOs, CISOs and hospital administrators alike. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software which blocks access to a computer system or data in some way until a sum of money is paid.
CHIME CIO Spring 2017 Forum
Fortified will be attending the CHIME Spring CIO conference.
HIMSS17 National Conference
We will be exhibiting at the HIMSS17 National Conference, February 19-23, 2017. Please stop by our BOOTH #3703, or at our kiosk at the Cybersecurity Command Center.
CHIME 16 Fall CIO Forum
We're excited to participate in the CHIME 16 Fall CIO Forum, November 1-4, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. Connect with our team there, and be sure to attend our discussion on Ransomware. Click here for full conference details.
Cerner Health Conference
October 13-14, 2020 | Virtual
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Month of October | Virtual
Beacon Health System
Beacon Health System A merger of two community hospitals led to a thriving regional medical center that needed to centralize its cybersecurity program, track data loss, and remediate vulnerabilities. Following deployment of DLP and VTM solutions, plus migration of the hospital’s existing SIEM into a fully managed solution, Beacon is...
King’s Daughters Health System
King's Daughters Health System When recruiting a new CISO proved difficult, Fortified stepped in with its Virtual Information Security Program (VISP). Using a focused HIPAA risk analysis process, the combined team successfully bolstered the health system’s HIPAA security and compliance program. “Fortified’s VISP services worked very closely with our team...
Fort HealthCare
Fort HealthCare Thanks to a comprehensive Virtual Information Security Program (VISP) developed with Fort HealthCare’s resource limitations in mind, the health system saw a 50% reduction in critical and high vulnerabilities within six months. “Fortified gives us confidence to know we adhere to the latest cybersecurity best practices. Their proactive...