Understanding business goals is key to aligning cybersecurity strategies, said Erik Hart, CISO at commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. Hart stressed the importance of security leaders becoming solution finders who integrate cybersecurity with business operations.
Healthcare organizations often face obstacles in sharing cybersecurity information. Phil Englert and Errol Weiss from Health-ISAC advocate for shifting the focus from legal risks to business risks, improving incident response and building resilience through collaboration and transparency.
Most hospitals prioritize cybersecurity but often lack the necessary resources to comply with these goals. The question becomes not about the practices, but the potential barriers to implementation, according to John Riggi at the American Hospital Association.
The U.K. cyber sector has grown significantly, but cyberattacks continue to increase. Fostering collaboration among industry, startups and academia is critical to drive cybersecurity innovation, develop skills and strengthen cyber resilience, said Saj Huq, chief commercial officer at Plexal.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is actively enhancing its cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health data. CISO and Acting Deputy CIO La Monte Yarborough outlined the measures HHS is taking to protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure amid rising threats.
Laura Deaner, CISO, Northwestern Mutual, discusses integrating cybersecurity measures to protect client data and trust by prioritizing end-to-end data security and cyber resilience, bolstering third-party risk management platforms and enhancing cybersecurity hygiene methods.
It's critical for CISOs to study what went wrong in major ransomware IT disruptions and breaches hitting the healthcare sector and to look closely within their own organizations for similar gaps or vulnerabilities, said Michael Prakhye, CISO of Adventist HealthCare.
The Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative may get a much-needed facelift in the coming months after experts and a cybersecurity advisory committee urged the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to improve its operational components and clarify its membership criteria.
CISOs face increasing legal and compliance responsibilities amid growing cybersecurity challenges. Ex-CSO Joe Sullivan of Ukraine Friends and Aravind Swaminathan of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe discuss the need for fundamental processes and constant communication with stakeholders.
Edna Conway, CEO, EMC Advisors, and Wendy Nather, director, strategic engagements, Cisco, discuss the persistent challenges and evolving dynamics in cybersecurity. They emphasize the importance of historical awareness, effective information sharing and leveraging AI for predictive risk management.
Cybersecurity is a "team sport" requiring technology to align with robust policy frameworks to secure nations as well as organizations, said Marene Allison, CEO of Marene Allison Consulting. "All these pieces must come together - technology, government policy and corporate strategy," she said.
A new initiative in the U.S. is pairing college students with university researchers to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for resource-poor organizations and small businesses. The program serves as both an educational platform and a way for students to gain practical field experience.
The healthcare sector needs a 911-style cyber civil defense system that can help all segments of the industry, including under-resourced groups, to more rapidly and effectively respond to cyberattacks and related incidents, said Erik Decker, CISO of Intermountain Health and a federal cyber adviser.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office found that CISA lacks the skilled staff to effectively share information with critical infrastructure operators about threats. Also, the GAO found that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration lacked an information-sharing process.
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