Healthcare organizations have access to various technologies and tools that can assist Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and other security leaders in strengthening their cybersecurity defenses. Among these, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a significant asset.

Peyman Zand, Chief Strategy Officer at CereCore, emphasizes that AI is instrumental in identifying and mitigating cyber threats.

Additionally, Zand highlights the value of employing virtual CISOs as a protective measure for hospitals and underscores the necessity of securing and overseeing connected medical devices.

In this week’s episode of HIMSSCast, Zand elaborates on three essential strategies and tools that are crucial for safeguarding health data and offers insights on how security leaders can implement them effectively.

Key Discussion Points:

• Utilization of AI tools by healthcare CISOs and CIOs to identify and prevent cyber threats.
• Effective application of these tools in cybersecurity strategies.
• The benefits of having a virtual CISO for certain healthcare institutions.
• The role of virtual CISOs in enhancing cyber defense.
• Management complexities associated with connected medical devices.
• Importance of security and oversight for these devices.

Additional Resources:

For further insights, check out these articles:

• Government investment in healthcare cybersecurity is essential, according to HSCC
• Sources of cybersecurity threat intelligence for rural hospitals
• Q&A: Support needed for rural hospitals’ cybersecurity
• Implications of the HIPAA rulemaking notice
• The need for rigorous methodologies in cybersecurity innovation
• HIMSSCast: Practical guidance for enhancing hospital cybersecurity

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