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Cybersecurity professionals are facing unprecedented challenges, and the current focus on mitigation is not a sustainable solution. By acknowledging the core problem, educating others, and advocating for real change, we can improve network security and improve the mental health of those on the front lines.

🧠 Cyber threats aren't the only danger. We discuss burnout and mental health in cybersecurity—why it matters and how to cope. Read and listen 👉 https://lttr.ai/AXHy3 #InfoSec #MentalHealth #HIPAA #CyberFatigue

ICYMI, we wanted to determine whether Shared Health has a process to promptly respond to cybersecurity incidents and minimize the impact to health operations and loss of data. This is what we found: https://lnkd.in/gM8CpJWT

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month and this year's theme, “Secure Our World,” reminds us to prioritise the protection of our most valuable asset—our employees—especially during and after a ransomware attack. Just as individuals can experience mental strain from physical robberies, employees may endure trauma long after a cyberattack, often without it being recognised. Jason S., our Chief Information Security Officer, delves into the significant effects of cyberattacks on mental health and offers strategies to support your team. Together, we can empower everyone to recognise simple ways to protect ourselves, our families, and our businesses from online threats. Remember, each of us plays a vital role in maintaining a secure world. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3TVhwr7 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #SecureOurWorld #MentalHealth

On October 1st, Health-ISAC released the updated Health-ISAC/Health Sector Incident Coordination Guidance Updated to Members. What information and when to share has often been an enduring challenge for many organizations. Best practices as discussed and discovered during collaborative workshops indicate that organizations and the sector are best served by ensuring that senior leadership and legal counsel work with crisis management incident response teams to put notifications directly within response plans, along with the associated triggers and crafted messaging as appropriate. Not a Member yet? Learn about membership here: https://lnkd.in/dKHSkFu As a reminder, during October, Daily Cyber Headlines, a daily Member benefit, has been opened to the public on the Cybersecurity Awareness Month page. View them here: https://lnkd.in/gi8zAY25 #secureourworld #ThinkB4UClick #informationsharing #cybersecurityawareness

Breaking News: Another major healthcare breach puts 1.4M patients at risk - This time at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. As someone who's spent decades protecting healthcare organizations, this incident particularly concerns me. Key takeaways from this breach: A: The attack went undetected for nearly 2 weeks (Sept 17-29) B: 2.6 terabytes of highly sensitive patient data was exfiltrated C: A new ransomware group "Interlock" has emerged, specifically targeting high-profile organizations What's most troubling? This is the institution's second major breach in two years. In our rapidly evolving threat landscape, yesterday's security measures aren't enough for tomorrow's challenges. Question for my network: How is your organization approaching the balance between legacy healthcare systems and modern security requirements? #cybersecurity #healthcare #datasecurity #ransomware #infosec #HIPAA #leadershipthoughts #FBS_P2C

We released our 2024 Mid-Year Horizon Report! https://hubs.ly/Q02Hz9yn0  Inside the report you’ll find data for 2024 reported breaches and their entry points, emerging threats and threat actors, legislative need-to-knows, and tips and insights from the Fortified team. #healthcarecybersecurity

After the Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack, FMA preferred vendor Privia Health immediately intervened to protect its physician partners and support their financial stability. Read more and learn how they can help you avoid future crises: https://buff.ly/4bbFJj7

40 most common passwords of 2024: Cyberattacks against hospitals and health systems are becoming more frequent and disruptive. As a result, CIOs are working with their teams to heighten cyber hygiene across the organization. http://dlvr.it/T8RZ15

We are excited to share our latest article, published in Canadian Healthcare Technology, featuring insights from our very own Product Manager, Florin Soltan! In this article, Florin delves into the rising threats of cyber-attacks in healthcare and the often-overlooked impact on the mental health of IT security professionals. With cyber threats becoming more frequent and sophisticated, it's crucial that we not only safeguard data but also support the well-being of the people responsible for keeping our systems secure. Check it out on page 13 of the latest issue, and learn more about how to foster a security-first culture that supports both system integrity and mental health. #CyberSecurity #HealthcareTech #Healthcare #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #DataProtection #ITsecurity