CISO professionals can now access specialized liability insurance designed to protect them from claims of negligence or inadequate performance, a coverage previously unavailable to them. This new policy, introduced by New Jersey-based insurer Crum & Forster, fills a critical gap in professional protection for CISOs, who are often held accountable for cybersecurity incidents despite varying circumstances. The coverage includes liability related to organizational consulting and pro bono IT security efforts, offering a financial safety net in light of the increasing scrutiny of CISOs following major security breaches and related lawsuits.

CISOs Gain Essential Liability Insurance to Combat Professional Risks Cyberscoop

Inefficiencies in healthcare practices hinder patient experiences, highlighting the need for more personalized care through smart processes and AI tools. Achieving such customization requires focusing on essential processes that prioritize quality data collection. Although electronic health records are widely adopted, the healthcare sector still struggles with effectively using patient data to enhance care, falling short of the personalization seen in other industries like retail. Robbie Hughes notes that redesigning and automating key care processes is critical for improving personalization, stressing the importance of leveraging patient data to tailor healthcare delivery.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Harnessing AI for Personalized Patient Experiences Harvard Business Review

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are frequently criticized for causing challenges in healthcare, but this view simplifies the broader systemic issues. Clinicians spend substantial time—averaging nearly six hours for every eight hours of patient care—interacting with EHRs, leading to frustration and burnout. While EHRs can enhance productivity, their effectiveness is contingent on proper implementation and organizational culture, wrote Spencer Dorn, MD, vice chair and professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina. Moreover, the increasing complexity of patient care and the administrative demands of the U.S. healthcare system further complicate the challenges clinicians encounter.

Rethinking EHRs: Addressing Burnout Beyond Technology's Role in Healthcare Forbes

CISOs are increasingly seen as essential contributors in board meetings due to the rising significance of cybersecurity in protecting business operations amidst tighter regulatory scrutiny and growing cyber threats, wrote Jigar Shah, Global Head of IT, Identity, Access and Application at Tenet Health. As organizations recognize cybersecurity as a business risk rather than just an IT issue, effective communication between CISOs and boards becomes crucial for aligning cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals. CISOs must educate board members on cyber risks and their implications, using relevant real-world scenarios in their presentations and concluding with a clear request for support or funding to enhance security initiatives.

CISOs Take Center Stage: Elevating Cybersecurity in Boardroom Discussions LinkedIn