What is Cybersecurity?

The Internet and related digital technologies have become part of everyone’s everyday life. However, these technologies have a downside to them. Today, it’s common to encounter headlines about data breaches and organizations trading personal information illegally. Incidents like ransomware attacks are prevalent and can only be mitigated with a robust cybersecurity program. 

Cybersecurity implies the measures your healthcare organization can implement to protect itself from unauthorized access and attacks perpetrated by cybercriminals. These malicious actors often look for vulnerabilities they can exploit to intrude on your networks. Implementing cybersecurity measures eliminates these vulnerabilities, lowering the risk of attacks.

Cybersecurity Essentials

You may think of hackers as state-sponsored agents or the so-called hacktivists searching for high-profile targets. However, nothing could be further from the truth because these threat actors tend to be opportunistic and strike the first target they encounter. Here's how to keep them at bay:

• Create firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to your data and networks. 

• Configure your network and devices to minimize vulnerabilities and offer necessary services only. 

• Manage access to critical data. Employees should only access the data they need to perform their jobs. 

• Protect your data ecosystem from malware attacks using an antivirus solution. 

• Train employees on cybersecurity best practices because they're the weakest link in your chain. 

Cybersecurity Benefits

As the healthcare industry continues to embrace technology, the significance of cybersecurity can't be understated. Implementing cybersecurity is your last line of defense in securing your data and networks from threat actors. Conversely, without a cybersecurity program, it will be impossible to defend yourself against data breaches. Instead, you make yourself an easy target for malicious actors. 

The cybersecurity risks facing healthcare organizations continue to intensify thanks to increased connectivity and the ever-growing use of cloud storage services. Healthcare organizations collect and store sensitive data, which cyber criminals find lucrative. With hackers using even more sophisticated attack methods, the risk of suffering a breach will keep increasing. Thus, there has never been a better time to implement a cybersecurity program. 

When securing your data and networks, it's best to note that securing your data ecosystem alone isn't enough. You also need a disaster recovery plan that will enable you to resume operations promptly after suffering a breach. The disaster recovery experts at TempDev can help with that. 

How TempDev Can Help When Disaster Strikes

Cybercriminals increasingly target healthcare organizations, and suffering an attack is a matter of when and not if. Disaster recovery is critical when you fall victim to an attack, and TempDev is here to help. 

We help healthcare organizations implement detailed disaster recovery plans that ensure operations continue even after suffering a breach. Contact us to learn more about our services.