Guarding Health: Errol Weiss on Protecting the Healthcare Sector from Cyber Threats

Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at Health-ISAC, discusses his role in cybersecurity and the challenges healthcare organisations face from cyber threats. Weiss emphasises the value of the information sharing and analysis center (ISAC), particularly for sharing threats anonymously among other members. He encourages ISAC membership and advocates for strong security measures, including multifactor authentication, regular patches, and robust data backup. Addressing ransomware, third-party breaches, and sophisticated phishing scams in healthcare, Weiss highlights the interconnected nature of the industry and underscores the need for a collective approach to security.