Approaches to cybersecurity: perspectives from the manufacturer and provider

The average cost of a healthcare breach in the US is nearly $4 million, with 88% of cyberattacks occurring in the healthcare industry. Lori Lazzara, VP of Technology & Engineering at Philips, spoke about the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and manufacturers to improve cybersecurity measures. She highlighted a three-prong approach to network security and software patch management, emphasizing the need for awareness, continuous monitoring, and implementation of changes in technology. Lazzara also discussed the three pillars of security – confidentiality, integrity, and availability – and Philips’ approach to mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities.