Ep. 199 Protecting Healthcare Identity from Modern Cyber Attack

The 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report reveals that nearly 21% of ransomware attacks targeted the healthcare and public health sectors—making them the top victims.  

This week on Feds At The Edge, we explore how agencies can defend against these growing threats.  

Benjamin Koshy, Chief Information Security Officer and Director, Division of Information Security of Indian Health Service, explains the unique identity management challenge in healthcare: balancing open patient access with strict data protection. 

Keith Busby, Acting CISO at CMS, outlines how to go beyond Zero Trust with real-world risk assessments and robust incident response plans - not just a three-ring binder gathering dust on a shelf.  And Alec Lizanetz, Identity Protection Specialist from CrowdStrike, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing threats and using frameworks like CISA’s to respond efficiently.  

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear practical, high-impact strategies to secure critical systems and protect patient care, perfect for healthcare leaders who must protect both data and lives.