Fortified's CEO, Dan L. Dodson, recently spoke with Health IT Answers about cyber-attack trends and how they impact healthcare organizations. Dodson also shares insights into risks associated with remote workers. Topics of discussion:1) Email cyber-attack trends in 20202) Questions organizations should be asking about their cybersecurity programs3) What impacts COVID-19...
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The Risk of Nation-State Hackers, Government-Controlled Health Data
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a rise in targeted, sophisticated cyberattacks designed to take advantage of an increasingly connected environment. In healthcare, it’s led to a rise in nation-state attacks, in an effort to steal valuable COVID-19 data and disrupt care operations. Read the full article here.
Health IT Security – COVID-19 Impact on Ransomware, Threats, Healthcare Cybersecurity
COVID-19 has significantly shifted the threat landscape from attacks on individuals and small businesses to critical infrastructure, governments, and major corporations, according to Interpol. Malicious cyberattacks were behind the majority of healthcare IT security incidents, while ransomware demands soared as “big game” variants dominated the threat landscape. Read the full article here.
Fortified Health Security Releases 2020 Mid-Year Horizon Report
Fortified Health Security, the recognized leader in cybersecurity for healthcare, today released the 2020 Mid-Year Horizon Report. The report details findings that illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic has created a sudden demand for solutions like remote work and telehealth, and how meeting these demands has created an increased cybersecurity risk...
Fortified Health Security Announces New Addition to Executive Leadership Team
Fortified Health Security, the recognized leader in cybersecurity for healthcare, today announced the appointment of Dave Glenn as Chief Revenue Officer. A seasoned leader with over 30 years of combined experience in information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise sales and business development execution and leadership, Glenn joins Fortified Health Security’s executive leadership...
Dan L. Dodson interviewed by Information Security Media Group
Fortified's President, Dan L. Dodson discuss the state of connected medical device security in the healthcare industry.
Nashville Medical News Spotlights Fortified’s Cybersecurity Work
If the thought of a cybersecurity breach to your bank is terrifying, imagine the fallout for a healthcare organization tasked with protecting the financial, personal and medical information of millions of patients.
Dodson Appears on HIMSS Code Red Podcast
Fortified President Dan L. Dodson recently sat with Rod Piechowski of HIMSS to talk about healthcare cybersecurity risk mitigation, ROI and its impact on organizational culture.
Five Tips for Protecting Your IoT-enabled Medical Devices
Research shows us that security breaches can greatly impact a healthcare organization’s reputation. Unfortunately, healthcare leaders are stuck in the cross hairs of consumers and hackers. While consumers want transparency, access to information and assurance their personal information will remain safe, hackers are busy compromising patient information at a faster...
FDA Medical Device Safety Action Plan: Will it Work?
The FDA's Medical Device Safety Action Plan - while well-intended in addressing medical device security issues - has several gap areas needing addressed.
FDA takes a long—and long-term—look at device safety in new plan (via Modern Healthcare)
Fortified's Dan L. Dodson comments on the FDA's Medical Device Security Plan in this Modern Healthcare article.
Fortified Health Security Partners with Beacon Health System to Strengthen its Cybersecurity Program
In this Beacon Health System cybersecurity case study, Fortified provided VTM, SIEM, DLP and a Connected Medical Device and IoT Security Program solutions.
CHIA Journal publishes Dan L. Dodson’s “Current State of Cybersecurity in Health Care”
The California Health Information Management Leaders' CHIA Journal publishes Fortified president Dan L. Dodson's "The Current State of Cybersecurity in Health Care".
Fortified Health Security Earns Prestigious 2018 Frost & Sullivan Healthcare IoT Cybersecurity Company of the Year Award
Frost & Sullivan conducted an in-depth analysis of the healthcare cybersecurity market and named Fortified as the 2018 North American Healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Company of the Year.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Protect your Organization from the Biggest Cybersecurity Threats in 2017
Fortified's Dan L. Dodson shares with Becker's Health IT & CIO Report the top steps for organizations to take in 2017 to protect themselves against cybersecurity threats.
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.
mHealth Times features Fortified Health Security’s new offerings
As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and breaches become more common, healthcare organizations are increasingly aware of their need to partner with experienced security and compliance professionals to help mitigate their cybersecurity and compliance risks.
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.