Despite an uptick in cyberattacks, about two in five cybersecurity and IT executives believe that their organization wouldn't be able to handle a data breach.
Cybersecurity experts are eager to bring in new technology; however, they must also evaluate the risk of each new system or device. During Becker’s 5th Annual Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference, Oct. 9-12, panelists shared some of the highest priorities for chief information security officers. The panel included:
- Bill Grimm, CIO and HIPAA Security Officer of Henry County Hospital.
- Don Fosen, CISO and system director of technology at Edward-Elmhurst Hospital.
- Gus Malezis, CEO of Imprivata.
Here are three of the top priories among CISOs:
1. Revamping and expanding disaster recovery capabilities. This is always critical, but as malware outbreaks become more common, disaster recovery has become a more pressing issue. One solution to improve disaster recovery, is to have a component of it in every cybersecurity drill.
2. Managing IT security functions based on risk. Rather than being reactive when it comes to cybersecurity, CISOs should expand risk management programs to fully incorporate IT security.
3. Dealing with biomedical/clinical engineering security issues. These arise from third-party vendors. For example, managing vulnerabilities in infusion pumps and mammography technology.