What are hackers thinking? A white hat offers an inside look

Kevin Johnson, CEO of Secure Ideas consultancy, addressed infosec professionals at HIMSS22, urging them to better understand the threats they face. He emphasized the need for healthcare organizations to prioritize data loss prevention over ransomware concerns and highlighted the importance of understanding offensive tactics to create a strong defense. Johnson also criticized ineffective user-awareness training and shared examples of how easily he was able to gain unauthorized access to systems. Ultimately, he stated his determination as a hacker to find a way in, emphasizing the need for robust security measures.