HealthCare

Secure your connected medical devices, healthcare facilities and technologies against adversaries

In recent years, healthcare industry became the most frequently attacked industry, surpassing financial services and manufacturing. Published record suggests that over a 100 million healthcare records were reportedly compromised in last 4 years making healthcare organizations as top ranking in list of industries with highest number of breaches.

The reason? Stolen medical records can be sold for a lot of cash on black market for up to 60 times that of stolen credit card data. Compromised data includes credit card information, email addresses, social security numbers, employment information and medical history records. Cybercriminals can use this information to create false medical identities, commit fraud and launch additional email or phishing attacks on a healthcare organization or their customers.

Cyber security is a shared responsibility between stakeholders that include healthcare facilities, patients, providers, and manufacturers of medical devices. Poorly managed cybersecurity program in a healthcare business at any level can result in compromised device functionality, loss of data (PI or medical), availability or integrity, or exposure of other connected devices or networks to cyber threats. Which in turn may result in patient illness, injury, or death.

CyberGen offers wide-ranging cybersecurity solutions and services for healthcare industry coupled with our product security expertise to help you gain confidence, that your organization's place in this new trend of innovation is secured. Our cybersecurity solutions and services are in line with guidance issued by governing bodies like FDA, NH-ISAC, etc.

Why Healthcare is a favorite Ransomware Target for cybercriminals?

Value of PHI Data

Aim of a ransomware attack on healthcare is often to hold PHI data hostage for payment or to sell it to third parties. PHI data is valued higher on the black market than PII of individuals. Cybercriminals also exploit this PHI in creating market for multiple secondary transactions. Stolen PHI can be sold for a lot of cash in black market for up to 60 times that of stolen credit card data or PII.

Sense of Urgency

Healthcare providers are required by law and regulations to keep integrity and preserve accuracy of medical records and environments. This requirement is a key driver for healthcare providers to return to its original state ASAP following a cyber-attack. This sense of urgency works in favor of perpetrators of ransomware attacks to push victims for payments.

Introduction of IoT enabled Technologies

Usage of Internet of Things (IoT) enabled technologies and devices is expending at an exponential rate in healthcare industry. Cyber threats and risks are not limited to standard Windows or UNIX IT environments. Ransomware attackers are now targeting users in healthcare with access to mobile platforms and devices enabled by IoT.

Complexity of Existing Technology Infrastructure

Most large and legacy healthcare systems are predominantly vulnerable to attacks. Usage of different technologies created by multiple OEM creates a unique operational landscape that adds to the complexity of securing healthcare organizations.

The Lack of Security Awareness Training

Easy target for cyber-attackers is workforce of a healthcare provider. Multiple industry surveys suggest that majority of workforce received a phishing related email on their work systems. Healthcare professionals are highly specialized in their clinical disciplines, but they are not generally aware or trained on cybersecurity issues.

Healthcare Needs Periodic Cybersecurity Examinations. Recognize and resolve advanced threats to avoid crippling your business and reputation.

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Identify your IT Risks and Cyber Gaps to Help You Meet HIPAA Compliance Requirements

Businesses operating in Healthcare industry are now responsible for complying withHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) but HIPAA Omnibus. This requirement makes it more likely that they could be held accountable for their business associates that have been breached.

Prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats as soon as it begins
Report a data breach to authorities
Raise cybersecurity awareness and mandate periodic trainings to your employees, contractors and business associates

As cyber threats targeting Construction and Manufacturing infrastructure increase, choosing the right advisor and technology partner to protect your systems is now imperative.

CyberGen Consulting Services for Various Industry Sectors and Technologies

Guard against and respond to cyber threats that your enterprise and its systems face. CyberGen will help you identify and/or mitigate intrusions faster and with less interruption.