What we learned at the HIMSS Healthcare Security Forum

The HIMSS Healthcare Security Forum held earlier this week in Boston highlighted some key themes in healthcare cybersecurity. The role of the chief information security officer (CISO) is changing, with CISOs now seen as strategic leaders rather than just security scolds. Healthcare organizations need to find a balance between innovation and risk management. Furthermore, healthcare is rapidly moving towards the cloud, presenting new security challenges. Cybersecurity is also a patient safety issue, and changes are needed in policies and regulations.