With cyber threats and data breaches on the rise, safeguarding personal information and patient data has become increasingly important. This session will provide a comprehensive review of identifying and mitigating ransomware attacks, understanding the negotiation process and taking necessary steps after a data breach. Attendees will gain insights into hackers’ motives, recognize the value and responsibility associated with patient data and understand the consequences of inadequate protection. Additionally, proactive measures for protecting patient data will be covered in detail.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Analyze the motivations of hackers targeting patient data and recognize the consequences of compromised data.
Identify ransomware and learn to recognize and understand different types of ransomware attacks.
Know the necessary steps to take after a data breach, including incident response protocols and legal considerations.
Understand the responsibility and worth of patient data and its impact on privacy, reputation and HIPAA compliance.
Develop proactive measures for protecting patient data, including risk assessment, encryption, access controls and employee training.
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