Strengthening the Frontline: Cybersecurity Training for Healthcare Workers

In today’s connected world, the need to protect proprietary and sensitive information is increasingly challenging. As technology continues to expand and evolve, cybersecurity has become a preeminent concern for many industries, including healthcare. Complex networks and data exchanges, cloud-based services, social media, online portals, the Internet of Things, and other technologies have introduced opportunities and efficiencies but also potential threats. For healthcare organizations of all types and sizes, devising actionable and well-defined cybersecurity strategies is imperative as cyberattacks against the healthcare industry continue to grow. Atop the list of strategies — perhaps at the pinnacle — is developing and executing a robust cybersecurity training program for staff members. Although staff training might seem more nebulous than a concrete process, such as installing a firewall or patching software, its benefits should not be underestimated.