The number of cyber-attacks around the world exploded in 2020: exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic as an opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of the shift in focus towards smart working and hospital staff transferred to the frontline.
ASPR-TRACIE: Healthcare System Cybersecurity February 2021
ASPR TRACIE published its guide on Healthcare System Cybersecurity: Readiness and Response Considerations in February 2021 to help healthcare facilities, and the systems they may be a part of, understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders before, during, and after a cyber incident. Its investigates the effects of a cyber incident on the healthcare operational environment, specifically the ability to effectively care for patients and maintain business practices and readiness during such an event.
While the focus of this document is on disruptions associated with a large-scale cyberattack, many strategies and principles outlined are relevant to a range of cybersecurity incidents and healthcare facilities. This document cites general cybersecurity practices and promising IT practices in terms of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
About ASPR- TRACIE
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has sponsored the ASPR Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) since 2015. The goal of ASPR TRACIE is to fill gaps in healthcare system preparedness capabilities by providing timely, innovative ways to share information and promising practices during planning efforts.
Lookout Watch Entry Date: 05.03.2021
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