The 2025 Horizon Report: Your Roadmap to Cybersecurity Resilience
The healthcare industry is under siege. As we move into 2025, the cybersecurity challenges facing hospitals, health systems, and vendors are growing more complex, more sophisticated, and more frequent. The stakes have never been higher; patient safety, operational continuity, and trust hang in the balance. Cybercriminals are evolving their strategies, leveraging advanced technologies like artificial […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: December 2024
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: December 2024 December wasn’t just the holiday season—it was the perfect storm for cyberattacks in healthcare. While many were wrapping gifts, cybercriminals were unwrapping new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. From cunning phishing campaigns to relentless ransomware, attackers didn’t take a holiday break. They found weaknesses in widely used software and upped their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: September 2024
September brought cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations as vulnerabilities surged across critical systems. Firewalls, endpoint managers, and hidden misconfigurations in trusted platforms like ServiceNow allowed attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. In this roundup, we break down the most pressing threats and the key actions healthcare organizations should take to stay ahead and protect their networks. SonicWall […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: September 2024
September brought cybersecurity challenges for healthcare organizations as vulnerabilities surged across critical systems. Firewalls, endpoint managers, and hidden misconfigurations in trusted platforms like ServiceNow allowed attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. In this roundup, we break down the most pressing threats and the key actions healthcare organizations should take to stay ahead and protect their networks. SonicWall […]
Healthcare Cybersecurity Threats: August 2024
August 2024 brought a fresh wave of threats to healthcare organizations. Vulnerabilities in trusted systems like Windows Servers, Ivanti, and SolarWinds are sending a clear message now is the time for proactive, strategic cybersecurity. Read on to learn about the latest threats and the steps you should take to keep your systems and your patients […]
