Topic: Cybersecurity Essentials Every Healthcare Professional Should Know
Abstract: Healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital systems, connected medical devices, electronic health records, cloud platforms, and data-driven technologies to deliver patient care. This digital transformation also creates significant cybersecurity responsibilities for healthcare professionals across clinical, administrative, technical, and leadership roles. The current webinar provides a practical introduction to the cybersecurity fundamentals that healthcare professionals need to understand, regardless of their specific role. It will explore common healthcare cyber threats, including phishing, ransomware, credential theft, insider risks, social engineering, and attacks against connected medical systems. The session will also examine the importance of protecting patient and health information, maintaining secure access, recognizing suspicious activity, following incident reporting procedures, and supporting organizational security policies. The webinar will highlight the growing importance of security awareness as healthcare adopts cloud computing, connected devices, AI, and other digital technologies, helping professionals understand their role in building a stronger healthcare security culture. Join us to gain insights into how individual actions and organizational controls work together to protect patients, healthcare operations, and sensitive information.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the cybersecurity threat landscape for healthcare
- Common attacks and practical approaches to protecting healthcare data
- Importance of strong authentication, access control, and least privilege
- Identifying common security risks associated with healthcare devices and services
- How emerging technologies such as AI and connected healthcare systems are changing the security landscape
- Best security practices that contribute to a stronger healthcare security culture
Speaker:
Debi Carr, Founder and CEO of DK Carr and Associates LLP
Bio: Debi Carr is a recognized leader in cybersecurity and compliance, as well as a speaker, and is known for her expertise in protecting sensitive healthcare information and helping organizations comply with frameworks and regulations such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and HIPAA. She is the Founder and CEO of DK Carr and Associates LLP, a consulting firm that provides customized solutions to small and medium-sized healthcare practices to safeguard patient data, maintain operational security, and achieve regulatory compliance.
