Health system CISOs offer tips for building cybersecurity ‘muscle memory’

Healthcare providers need to focus on broader incident response training efforts as part of emergency preparedness programs in order to maintain patient care during cyberattacks, according to a recent study by the Ponemon Institute. The study found that 57% of healthcare provider organizations experience adverse impacts on patient care as a result of cyber attacks. Focusing on cyber hygiene and response planning is crucial to protecting patient safety in the event of a cyber attack. The healthcare industry is a major target due to its size and complexity, so all providers need to be vigilant in their cybersecurity efforts.