Like every business, healthcare systems are vulnerable to cyberattack in all of its many forms. For those in healthcare, however, the security of the information we access has special significance. Healthcare systems keep detailed records of patients’ medical diagnoses, test results, payment methods and insurance providers. Information of this nature falling into the wrong hands can have lasting detrimental effects on our facilities and the people we serve. In Sterile Processing, we are primarily concerned with protecting our patients against infection, but we must also be vigilant in safeguarding their protected health information.

In episode 133, host Casey Czarnowski speaks with John Kampas, CEO of EMPIST, an IT services and security company. Kampas reviews current and emerging types of cyberattacks, especially those specific to healthcare. He discusses the dark web and how bad actors (criminals) use AI and deepfake technology. Kampas also describes common gaps in healthcare systems and provides strategies facilities can use to improve their cybersecurity and protect business records and patient privacy.

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