CISO Brief July 2026: Cybersecurity Threat Recap & Key Insights
Healthcare has always been prepared for cyber disruptions, but the playing field has changed drastically. Attackers can move faster, acquire capabilities more easily, and exploit numerous entry points into organizations. The emergence of ransomware-as-a-service has changed the game for cybercriminals. They no longer need to be tech geniuses; they can buy the tools they need […]
CISO Brief June 2026: Cybersecurity Threat Recap & Key Insights
Threat groups and nation-state actors attacking healthcare organizations continue to target the same pressure points: cloud access, exposed infrastructure, remote access, vulnerable perimeter systems, and trusted identities. That pattern matters. It tells healthcare cybersecurity teams where to focus their defenses, and gain a deeper understanding of the tactics threat groups use can help mitigate the […]
CISO Brief May 2026: Cybersecurity Threat Recap & Key Insights
Recent activity associated with ShinyHunters-branded extortion campaigns reinforces a critical shift in healthcare cybersecurity: attackers are increasingly targeting identity, SaaS platforms, and trusted third-party access paths rather than relying only on malware or traditional ransomware deployment. The FBI has previously warned that recent campaigns target Salesforce environments to steal data and extort victims, including activity […]
CISO Brief April 2026: Cybersecurity Threat Recap & Key Insights
The high-profile cybersecurity incident at Stryker last month was a sharp reminder that cybersecurity events do not need to directly impact connected medical devices to still disrupt patient care. On March 11, Stryker disclosed a cyberattack that caused a global disruption to parts of its Microsoft environment, affecting order processing, manufacturing, and shipping. While the […]
CISO Brief: Regulatory Update on the 2026 National Cybersecurity Strategy
The 2026 National Cybersecurity Strategy focuses on deterring geopolitical adversaries, protecting critical infrastructure, accelerating global technological leadership, modernizing federal systems and their private-sector partners, simplifying cyber regulations, and strengthening the cyber workforce. One of the more important signals for healthcare is that hospitals are increasingly being discussed alongside the energy grid, water utilities, and other critical […]