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Strengthen OT System Resilience with Improved Communication and True Risk Management: https://lnkd.in/g4nQCWjb Network connected medical devices pose a considerable risk in the healthcare industry, primarily due to the complexity of the healthcare environment and the lack of adequate visibility or resources. Comparable vulnerabilities exist within the operational environment, potentially heightening the risk of ransomware attacks and other attacks on OT systems, as exposed endpoints serve as possible access points for malicious entities. Operational Technology (OT) systems, including building automation, HVAC, and fire and safety systems, often present cybersecurity risks that are frequently overlooked. Attacks on Network Connected Medical Devices is a leading threat in the healthcare industry for healthcare entities of every size. With proper OT security implementation, all security alerts are pooled into an intelligence hub for identification, remediation, and orchestration across the enterprise. First Health Advisory’s IT and Biomedical security leaders effectively and efficiently implement and optimize industry-leading OT Security tools for reduced medical device risk, increased efficiencies and scalability, and sustainable risk management to improve healthcare cyber resilience. For more details on CMMS OT Security Module Implementations with First Health Advisory visit https://lnkd.in/g4nQCWjb or contact info@firsthealthadvisory.com to speak to a representative. #OT #OperationalTechnology #BioMed #BioTech #MedTech #DigitalHealth #Surgery #Radiology #Clinic #Hospital #Healthcare #HealthSystem #HealthTech #CMMS #BioMedical #HTM #BioMedical #BioMedicalEngineering #Medical #Surgical #HealthcareTech #HealthcareIT #HealthcareSecurity

Happy Holidays from the team at First Health Advisory!

https://lnkd.in/eq9T3CeS The future of cybersecurity in healthcare is here, and it’s transforming how the industry operates. Check out the article published in #HealthITAnswers by David Finn. David touches on how security is no longer just the responsibility of IT—it's becoming integrated into every business decision. Read on to learn about the key trends: proactive risk assessments, enhanced data protection, AI-driven threat detection, zero-trust architecture, and stronger third-party risk management are reshaping how healthcare organizations protect sensitive data and ensure operational resilience. Collaboration, regulatory compliance, and robust incident response are more critical than ever. We call agree that the path forward is clear: cybersecurity must be a strategic priority to safeguard patients and sustain trust in an increasingly digital healthcare ecosystem.

🚨 New Podcast Alert! 🚨 First Health's very own Ratana Kong DeLuca, Vice President of Professional Services, joins Sarah Richardson on This Week Health's #TownHall to discuss the critical intersection of cybersecurity, patient safety, and operational efficiency. In this insightful episode, Ratana dives into: ✔️ Building creative and resilient cyber strategies ✔️ Best practices for staying ahead of emerging threats ✔️ The value of people over technology in cybersecurity ✔️ Fostering diversity and mentoring future leaders in the field Ratana’s expertise shines as she shares personal career insights and highlights why making cybersecurity engaging and relevant is more important than ever. Listen now to hear Ratana's perspective on how organizations can thrive in an ever-evolving cyber landscape. #Cybersecurity #Leadership #PatientSafety #FirstHealth #ThisWeekHealth

From the First Health Advisory team to yours, we're wishing the digital health community a cyber resilient holiday season. May you be joyful and gather this Thanksgiving while we ensure your patients and most valuable resources are protected from cyber incidents. #HappyThanksgiving #DigitalHealth #HealthcareSecurity #HealthcareIT #Cybersecurity #CyberHealth #CyberResilience #HTM #Interoperability #ThirdPartyRiskManagement #RiskManagement #DataBreaches #Ransomware #SupplyChain #Hospital #Healthcare

Congrats David Finn and thank you for all you have done for our industry and for First Health Advisory - your tireless advocacy and dedication to improving sector resilience and awareness is appreciated more than words can convey! #cyber #cybersecurity #patientsafety #healthcare #IoT #ransomware #medicaldevice #healthcarecybersecurity #CHIME #AEHIS #clinicalengineering #HTM #iomt #iotsecuirty #infosec #ot #networkvisibility #DigitalHealth #cybersafety #HIMSS #AHA #HISAC #cybersafetyispatientsafety 

David Finn Joins First Health's Strategic Advisory Board: https://lnkd.in/gHUiVUuA First Health Advisory is proud to announce that David Finn CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CDPSE has joined the company Advisory Board in support of strategic and thought leadership initiatives in the ever-evolving digital health resilience landscape.  David's longtime commitment to security, privacy, and risk management in the environment of care will continue to serve our clients and partners interests as he transitions from the role of EVP of Governance, Risk, and Compliance.  #Compliance #RiskManagement #DigitalHealth #HIPAA #HealthcareInnovation #TheFutureofHealthcare #CyberResilience #HealthcareManagement #MedicalSecurity #Cybersecurity #HealthcareIT #HealthcareSecurity

Top 5 Digital Health Cyber Assessments Led by First Health’s Strategic and Experienced Advisors: https://lnkd.in/gfmEJwqK The Top 5 Digital Health Cyber Assessments: 1. Enterprise-Wide Assessments — determine the limitations of the client environment, assets, and controls, with consideration for policy changes affecting healthcare. 2. IoMT Assessments — Analyzes clients' internal support services, tools, and platforms to identify gaps in their IoMT program, providing recommendations for collaboration and custom strategic overlays that align with the client and current standards. 3. Incident Response Planning — clients’ controls and posture are addressed to determine approach to ransomware planning and resilience, as well as incident response to improve recovery and ensure business continuity. Strategic plans are tailored to the client environment, controls, and workforce, prioritized by mission critical roles, processes, and operations. 4. HTM Operations & Program Assessments — Our team evaluates the client's clinical device security program, focusing on governance, structure, policy, processes, technology, culture, communication, and staffing, to develop a customized roadmap. 5. HICP, NIST, & CPG Alignment — Our assessors tailor comprehensive assessments to clients’ preferred standard frameworks, including tool implementation, assessment briefing, ongoing risk response support, and access to assessment tool and reports. For additional information on First Health’s full support in assessing a wide range of digital health assets and environments, visit https://lnkd.in/gfmEJwqK or contact us at sales@firsthealthadvisory.com to schedule a consultation. #CyberRisk #EnterpriseRisk #RiskManagement #DigitalHealth #HealthcareIT #HealthcareSecurity #HealthcareOrganization #CyberRiskManagement #DataSecurity #thirdpartyrisk #thirdparty #thirdpartyriskmanagement #RiskAssessment #HIPAA #CPG #HTM

The First Health Advisory team is at CHIME Fall Forum! We invite you to connect and collaborate with our team. We can't wait to hear all your pressing questions about cyber resilient digital health. Reach out to one of First Health's Digital Health Experts: CEO, Carter Groome, MBA, CHISL, CDH-E; EVP, Government & Clinical Innovation, Brad Marsh BSN, RN, CEN; EVP, Strategic Sales, Trisha Alexander MBA; EVP, Governance, Risk, & Compliance, David Finn; Solutions Executive, Enterprise, Clayton Gouard #CHIME24 #CHIME2024 #CHIMEFallForum #CHIME #AEHIS #AEHIT #AEHADA #DigitalHealth #HealthcareIT #HealthcareSecurity #HealthcareInnovation #TheFutureofHealthcare #HealthcareLeaders #HospitalManagement #CISO #InnovationinHealthcare #Hospital #HealthSystem #HealthcareAI

Take a Proactive Approach to Assessing and Managing Third Party Risk: https://lnkd.in/g6UMxWek In 2024, major disruptions to healthcare have proven conventional approaches to enterprise risk management to be insufficient. Understanding and managing risks associated with vendors, business partners, and supply chain entities must be a core component of the healthcare entity's cyber resilience strategies. Healthcare network defenders need threat visibility, effective workflows, and governance to reduce risk in the digital health environment. Effective third-party risk management practices begin with tailoring assessments to the specific environment, assets, and controls. Access review is a vital aspect of prioritized remediation, serving as a proactive approach to the evolving digital health threat landscape. Due to the complex interoperability of the healthcare industry, gaining a clear understanding of the risks associated with third, fourth, and nth parties is vital to support true risk management. For additional information on First Health’s full support of Enterprise-Wide Assessments & Third-Party Risk Management, visit https://lnkd.in/g6UMxWek or contact us at sales@firsthealthadvisory.com to schedule a consultation. #EnterpriseRisk #ThirdPartyRisk #ThirdPartyRiskManagement #ChangeHealthcare #HealthcareIT #HealthcareSecurity #CyberRiskManagement #DataSecurity #DigitalHealth #CyberRisk #RiskManagement #Ascension #PatientSafety #RiskAnalysis #RiskAssessment #CybersecurityMonth #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberAwareness #CybersecurityAwareness