Sentara Health CISO Shares Best Practices for Building a Cyber-First Culture
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Zishan Siddiqui, Chief Information Security Officer at Sentara Health, underscores the urgent need for a cybersecurity culture within healthcare, especially as the value of medical records on the dark web surpasses that of credit card information. He emphasizes that while advanced security technologies are vital, fostering a proactive mindset among staff through integrated cybersecurity awareness and open communication is equally essential. Regular training and mock incident response exercises are key strategies for empowering employees to recognize and respond to threats. This cultural shift is critical not only for protecting sensitive patient data but also for ensuring the seamless operation of healthcare services.
