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May 4, 2025

CISO Erik Decker: Adopting a Privileged Access Model Can Help Combat Ransomware

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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Healthcare organizations are urged to implement a privileged access model to mitigate ransomware threats, a strategy that necessitates collaboration between IT and security teams and organization-wide support. Erik Decker, Chief Information Security Officer at Intermountain Health, underscores the importance of safeguarding systems like Active Directory, which are commonly targeted by attackers seeking to escalate privileges and access sensitive information. By adopting a secure-by-design approach grounded in established security principles, Intermountain Health aims to reduce credential exposure and bolster its cybersecurity defenses against tactics frequently employed by cybercriminals.

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