Ensuring security amid healthcare's digital transformation
Becker's Health IT
Health systems have been increasingly adopting digital systems and tools in the past decade, and the pandemic has greatly expedited this trend. However, health systems aren't always prepared to address the cybersecurity risks these technologies can pose.
During a March 30 webinar hosted by Becker's Hospital Review and sponsored by Fortinet, Troy Ament, Fortinet's chief information security officer, moderated a discussion with three health system IT executives on how to securely implement digital systems and tools.
Mr. Ament spoke with:
Deb Muro. CIO at El Camino Health
Christopher Frenz, PhD. Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Vice President of IT Security at Mount Sinai South Nassau
Benjamin Smith. VIce President and Chief Information Security Officer at Nuvance Health
They discussed five key strategies for secure healthcare technology implementation:
Promote cybersecurity awareness among employees. Employees need...