Supporting HHS’s Renewed Focus on Cybersecurity in Healthcare
At Fortified Health Security, we are encouraged by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) continued commitment to advancing cybersecurity across the healthcare sector. The proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule represent a significant step forward, ensuring providers adopt best-practice measures proven to protect healthcare networks against evolving cyber threats. As demonstrated by […]
A Legacy of Connection: Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation and Care
Healthcare is personal. Whether we’re the caregivers, the tech specialists, or the patients, we’re all woven into the same intricate fabric of connection and care. For Fortified Health Security’s Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kate Pierce, modern healthcare is both a testament to how far we’ve come and an emotional reminder of the shared experiences […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: November 2024
November tested the resilience of healthcare IT teams. From ransomware campaigns to critical flaws in trusted platforms like VMware, Fortinet, and Okta, cyber threats came from all angles, targeting systems that healthcare organizations rely on daily. These challenges involve safeguarding patient care and protecting systems. Each threat underscores the need to stay prepared and proactive […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Predictions: A Turning Point
The future of healthcare cybersecurity is at a turning point as organizations face new, stricter regulations, workforce challenges, and evolving threats. Fortified Health Security’s Executive Director, Government Affairs, Kate Pierce, recently appeared on This Week Health’s podcast, Unhack the News to discuss her cybersecurity predictions when it comes to what’s ahead when it comes to […]
IoMT Security: Safeguarding Connected Medical Devices
Fortified Health Security is a recognized leader in healthcare cybersecurity, with a special focus on Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) security. Fortified’s CISO, Russell Teague, recently joined the HIMSSCast Podcast, hosted by Patty Enrado of HIMSS, to discuss the growing cyber threats targeting healthcare technology, especially those impacting medical devices and patient safety. The Vulnerability […]
From Military Intelligence to Healthcare Cybersecurity
“Being able to protect patients is a pretty rewarding experience.” After seven deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, T.J. Ramsey, Senior Director of Threat Operations at Fortified Health Security, traded battlefields for digital frontlines. Now his mission is in healthcare cybersecurity—defending data and patients from cyber threats. His story is more than just a career change—it’s […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: October 2024
October was no ordinary month for healthcare IT—it was Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the essential steps we all need to take to stay secure. But this October wasn’t only about awareness; it underscored the reality of new and evolving threats. From vulnerabilities in trusted tools like FortiManager and ServiceNow to ransomware infiltrating Microsoft Teams, attackers […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Keeping Healthcare Healthy
As October ends, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us of the crucial opportunity for individuals and organizations to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity and proactively secure their digital environments. In healthcare, where sensitive patient data and critical systems are persistently at risk, this focus is essential. The Importance of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Healthcare organizations are particularly […]
Navigating New York’s Cybersecurity Regulations for Hospitals
Unwilling to wait for the federal government to implement its cybersecurity regulations in healthcare, New York decided to take matters into its own hands by adopting groundbreaking new legislation. On October 2nd the New York Department of Health announced new state cybersecurity requirements for hospitals, under Section 405.46 of Title 10. “New York state finalizing […]
Third-Party Risk Management in Healthcare: The “Must-Haves”
The rising costs associated with cybersecurity breaches, like the Change Healthcare incident and CrowdStrike breach, underscore the severe consequences and need for third-party risk management in healthcare. These incidents serve as urgent reminders of how much damage can result from unmitigated vulnerabilities. Healthcare organizations, which rely heavily on third-party vendors and external partners, must actively […]