Over Reliance on Cloud, AI Tools Increases Cyber Threat, Says CISO Darrell Keeling
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Health systems like Parkview Health, which operates 14 hospitals and employs over 16,000 individuals, face considerable challenges in modernizing their IT infrastructures due to technical debt and fragmented applications. Dr. Darrell Keeling emphasizes the need for a thorough understanding of both technology and business dynamics to effectively address the complexities posed by aging systems and underutilized tools. As organizations grapple with these issues, including the difficulties of managing legacy IT during mergers and acquisitions, the reliance on cloud migration can exacerbate existing risks rather than alleviate them. Healthcare professionals must recognize that rationalizing applications and infrastructure is critical not only for operational efficiency but also for enhancing cybersecurity in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
