By Justin Armstrong
Chair, EHRA Privacy & Security Workgroup

It’s not news that, from the front line security analyst to the CISO level, there’s a shortage of skilled healthcare cybersecurity staff.  

Thankfully, interest in cybersecurity has never been greater! There is a career in cybersecurity to fit every personality, temperament, and level of technical acumen. Some positions require intense focus and deep technical knowledge, while others require interpersonal skills.

How can you find talent in such a tight market? There are several good avenues.

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By the EHRA Privacy & Security Workgroup

One of the latest ransomware variants making the rounds is Ryuk. It’s deployed using malware believed to be managed by Russian criminal groups with code names “Wizard Spider” and “Grim Spider” (learn more here).

Ransomware Trends

The Crowdstrike 2019 Global Threat Report highlights disturbing new trends that make cyberattacks increasingly difficult to detect and block without more advanced tools. These include:

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By the EHRA Privacy & Security Workgroup

Just as healthcare clinical staff recognize the value of good physical hygiene to prevent infection, good cyber hygiene can prevent malware infections. 

The number one preventative step? Staff vigilance. Everyone must be careful with clicks — whether it be an email, website link, or file attachment. Even as we’re inundated with information in today’s fast-paced digital world, taking the time to think before you click is just as important in preventing digital infections as washing hands between patients is in preventing bacterial infection.

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By the EHRA Privacy & Security Workgroup

Whether you work for a large health system or small physician practice, you know that securing your patients’ data is important, and it’s a responsibility you take seriously. But chances are, you haven’t fully implemented as many cybersecurity best practices as you could.
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