Health-ISAC: Rural Hospitals Must Adopt Cybersecurity Best Practices
Medical Buyer
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Healthcare organizations, especially small and rural hospitals, are increasingly challenged by cybersecurity threats, according to Errol Weiss of Health-ISAC. He stresses the need for these facilities to adopt cybersecurity best practices, maintain software updates, and ensure regular system backups. Given their limited resources, smaller institutions often require support to enhance their cybersecurity posture, which Health-ISAC provides through collaboration and shared best practices. Weiss highlights the disparity in cybersecurity resources between healthcare and financial sectors, noting that hospitals often lack the personnel necessary to combat cyber threats effectively. As healthcare technology advances, maintaining a balance between innovation and robust security measures is crucial to safeguard patient data and safety, particularly with the rise of remote monitoring technologies that may introduce new vulnerabilities.
