Battling Healthcare Cyber Threats: Why Specialization Matters
When a ransomware attack hit Lawrence General Hospital in 2020, it was more than a disruption; it was a wake-up call. The attack, part of the global SolarWinds breach, forced the hospital to confront the reality that cybersecurity in healthcare is not just about protecting data, but also patients. With patient care on the line, […]
How Fortified Health Security Delivers Unmatched Healthcare Cybersecurity Value
Fortified Health Security is honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 North America Customer Value Leadership Award in healthcare cybersecurity. This recognition highlights Fortified’s dedication to delivering strategic cybersecurity solutions that help healthcare organizations strengthen their defenses and navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. Recognized for Excellence in Healthcare Cybersecurity Frost & Sullivan presents the Customer […]
Protecting Patients: The Critical Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare
In 2024, the impact of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector were huge, with over 700 large breaches reported, compromising the personal information of more than 250 million individuals: more than 50% of the U.S. population. This alarming trend highlights the critical need for increased cybersecurity in healthcare programs to protect patient safety and maintain trust […]
10 Ways to Secure Yourself from 2FA Bypass Attacks
Phishing is one of the greatest contributors to healthcare data breaches, and these attacks are on the rise. As tactics become increasingly sophisticated, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to protect your organization and prevent cybercriminals from gaining access to sensitive information. Recently, reports have surfaced about a new phishing 2FA bypass attacks (two-factor authentication). A […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: February 2025
February showed attackers that they don’t need new tricks when old ones still work. Cybercriminals aren’t just relying on past playbooks. They’re refining their methods, launching more targeted phishing campaigns, weaponizing zero-click vulnerabilities, and turning trusted tools into attack vectors. Here is a look at six cybersecurity threat alerts from the past month. Fortinet’s Super […]
The Critical Role of Healthcare Cybersecurity Escalations
Healthcare cybersecurity is personal. That’s because it’s not just about protecting data; it’s about protecting lives. The stakes in healthcare are high, so effective healthcare cybersecurity escalations are crucial to ensuring patient safety and maintaining operational integrity. A breach can disrupt everything, from essential services to critical treatments to private patient information. That’s why […]
EscalationIQ: Leveling Up Cybersecurity Escalations
Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, creating a unique challenge for healthcare –– balancing the need for robust cybersecurity while ensuring uninterrupted patient care. At Fortified Health Security, we believe technology alone isn’t enough; a human-centered approach is critical to achieving true cybersecurity resilience. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce EscalationIQ, the latest enhancement of our […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025
As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with evolving cyber threats, Fortified Health Security remains at the forefront of understanding these risks and identifying proactive solutions. In this discussion, Fortified Health Security CEO, Dan L. Dodson and Fortified CISO, Russell Teague analyze the 2025 Horizon Report healthcare cybersecurity predictions –– First with how our 2024 cybersecurity […]
Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)Security: Why Healthcare Must Act Now
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has transformed patient care by delivering real-time data and improving clinical outcomes. However, as Fortified Health Security predicted in its 2025 Horizon Report, interconnected medical devices create new cybersecurity risks. The recent FDA and CISA alerts about vulnerabilities in Contec patient monitors highlight the urgent need for proactive IoMT […]
Going Old School in the New Year: Healthcare Phone Spoofing Scams
It’s a new year, and already, cybercriminals are targeting healthcare—this time, with an old-school tactic: Phone Spoofing. An incident a few weeks ago involving Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, serves as a stark reminder that criminals don’t just turn to new technology – sometimes they can go to a trusted old-school method using healthcare […]
