Privacy & Security

Companies are developing agentic AI and automated systems without really considering the cybersecurity, privacy or patient safety ramifications of what they’re building, says Richard Staynings, professor and cybersecurity strategist.

One of the pitfalls technologists run into is the security of patient data, says Ferrum Health CEO Pelu Tran.

Still lacking is a governance structure for systems coming online to consider whether they're acting within their design constraints, what they’re doing to networks and the risks they present, says Richard Staynings, chief security strategist at Cylera.

Dr. Arti Masturzo, chief medical officer at medical supplier CCS, said RFK Jr.'s proposal for Americans to use government-issued wearables raises questions about data privacy and how best to prioritize preventative health.

In rural markets, the biggest factors hindering cybersecurity efforts are resource allocation and expertise, says DRH Health VP and COO Roger Neal.

Ven Auvaa, ArmorPoint's information security director, said social engineering, such as phishing and email compromise, can especially affect business during restructuring, necessitating training and communication.

With federal direction still unclear, Kathryn Ayers Wickenhauser, chief strategy officer at DirectTrust, recommends that healthcare organizations collaborate to advance trust and security policies.

HIMSS digital health strategist Philip Bradley said INFRAM stages six and seven have advanced expectations for healthcare organizations, and most have yet to achieve the designation.  

Lack of asset management allows attackers to find vulnerabilities so it's critical to cyberdefense to have a full asset inventory, says Katie Moussouris of Luta Security.  

Cybercriminals are using AI to hack into systems and are figuring out how to use AI to their advantage, says Etay Maor, chief security strategist at Cato Networks.