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Sophisticated Cyber Threats Require a New

Approach to Digital Security in Healthcare.

By Saeed Valian, Chief Information Security Officer, symplr

In the era of modernization, healthcare organizations are pushing for digitalization in their EMR’s. While
there are significant benefits here, it does open the door for digital risks. The world of cybersecurity is
changing at a breakneck pace: cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and the
White House, Senate, and Congress are establishing new rulings mandating software providers to be
more transparent about their security processes. The need for a strategic and proactive approach to
cybersecurity has never been greater—especially in healthcare, where the safety of so many patients is
at stake. The goalpost for optimal cybersecurity is constantly moving, which means healthcare leaders
and their organizations are on a constant cybersecurity journey to best protect patients and providers.

Take a dynamic and offensive approach to cybersecurity

Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are home to vast troves of sensitive data and protecting
these data from cyber threats is critical. The negative repercussions of cybersecurity breaches include,
but are not limited to revenue loss, damaged reputation, employee turnover, and higher insurance
premiums. Just recently, a ransomware attack happened at Prospect Medical Holdings of Los Angeles,
affecting and disrupting hospitals and clinics across the country.

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