CISOs see opportunities amid heightened cybersecurity risks

Healthcare chief information security officers (CISOs) discussed the changing role of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry at the HIMSS22 Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum. The CISOs emphasized the importance of resiliency and patient safety in cybersecurity efforts, as downtime can lead to delays in patient care. They also discussed the challenges of securing devices running on external networks and the need for scaling cybersecurity programs to accommodate growth and acquisitions. Overall, CISOs expressed confidence in their ability to handle the security challenges of a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.