In today’s tech-driven world, even the most advanced health system is only as strong as its digital defenses.
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a strategic imperative. That’s why Newsweek is convening a panel of experts for our upcoming webinar, “Is Your Hospital Cyber-Safe? How to Anticipate Unseen Threats.” The conversation will be live streamed on Wednesday, April 10, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET via StreamYard. Health care leaders are invited to register for free at this link.
Cybersecurity isn’t just the IT team’s job. Everyone from the C-suite to the front lines has a role to play in protecting the organization from digital threats. Executives need to foster a culture of digital vigilance and know how to respond when—not if—an attack occurs.
At Newsweek‘s event, you’ll hear from forefront leaders in health care cybersecurity. They will explore hospitals’ common blind spots, unpack the risks of AI and lay out the pillars of a strong incident response plan.
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Our expert panel includes Michael Adams (chief information security officer at Zoom), Trent Sanders (vice president for U.S. health care and life sciences at Kyndryl) and Theresa Lanowitz (chief evangelist at LevelBlue, formerly AT&T Cybersecurity). The discussion will be moderated by Alexis Kayser, health care editor at Newsweek.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A at the conclusion of the event.
The stakes have never been higher for health system cyber-resilience. Last February, the Change Healthcare cyberattack halted payment operations at hospitals, pharmacies and clinics nationwide—and many provider organizations were left scrambling. Leaders had to mitigate financial fallout, maintain operations and protect patient data as the crisis unfolded.
High-profile systems aren’t immune. Last year, Ascension and the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan suffered data breaches affecting millions of patients. Smaller, rural hospitals are also at risk, as they often operate with fewer IT resources.
According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, the U.S. experienced 677 health care data breaches involving more than 182 million people between January 1 and December 20, 2024. During the same year, IBM estimated that the average cyberattack cost $9.77 million to contain at a health care organization.
These aren’t just financial setbacks or technical inconveniences: They jeopardize patient safety and trust.
Meanwhile, new federal regulations and looming changes to HIPAA are pushing health care systems to shore up digital compliance and transparency. Cyberattacks have become more frequent, sophisticated and costly—and ransomware targets health care more often than any other industry, according to the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime Report.
In a world where your next crisis could be one click away, cyber-readiness is responsible leadership. Click here to register for Newsweek‘s panel and learn how to protect your organization.