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ASL Roma 1's implementation of an advanced security operation center called HyperSOC allows it to convert its cybersecurity approach from reactive to proactive, ensuring effective management of cyber threats. The adoption of this safeguard has led to a significant reduction in security incidents, despite the growing number of attacks at national and European level, because of the continuous monitoring of the attack surface of the infrastructure, which guarantees a higher level of security than other peers in the sector.
Healthcare
Cyber Resilience
Risk Management

ASL Roma 1 HyperSOC Approach Secures Patient Safety, Operational Efficiency

Stefano Scaramuzzino
Fabio Battelli
In an increasingly interconnected and constantly evolving healthcare environment, there are numerous cybersecurity challenges that hospitals must face to guarantee patients high-quality health services, avoid interruptions in supply, optimize the use of devices, and effectively manage cyber risks. These challenges require the use of cutting-edge technologies and real-time availability of diverse data and information.
Healthcare
Risk Management
Cyber Resilience

A Predictive, Proactive Approach to the Governance of Medical Devices

Stefano Scaramuzzino
Fabio Battelli
The HHS Office for Civil Rights proposes substantial rule changes to the long-standing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. While details on the proposed rule changes remain unclear, HHS plans to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by the end of the year. These changes are believed to be the most substantial changes since the HIPAA Security rule went into effect in 2003
Healthcare
Ransomware

Significant Changes to HIPAA Security Rule on the Way

George V. Hulme
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Healthcare

How Under-Resourced Healthcare Providers Can Up Their Cybersecurity Game

George V. Hulme
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Healthcare
Vulnerability Management
Risk Management

Better Medical Device Classification for Enhanced Risk Management

Manan Kakkar
Sam Templeton
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Cyber Resilience
Healthcare
Industrial
Risk Management

Deterrence in Cyberspace Proving to be a Difficult Exercise

ADM. Michael S. Rogers, USN (Ret.)
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Cyber Resilience
Healthcare
Industrial
Operational Technology
Risk Management

CPS Security Leaders Convene on One Goal: Protect Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Upa Campbell
Mike Ratliff, AVP Security Engineering and Operations at Providence, writes about five steps healthcare delivery organizations should take to mitigate the risk of ransomware and extortion-based attacks.
Ransomware
Healthcare
Cyber Resilience

5 Things Hospitals Can Do to Mitigate Threats of Ransomware

Mike Ratliff
Sam Templeton
Healthcare delivery organizations using open-source software experience a balance of development advantages and security tradeoffs. Visibility, oversight, and tracking the use of OSS is critical to reducing risks it introduces. SBOMs, meanwhile, can be an advantage, in particular with regard to vulnerability management.
Cyber Resilience
Healthcare
Vulnerability Management
Risk Management

Understanding the Risks of Open Source Software in Healthcare

George V. Hulme
ASL Roma 1, a public health provider in Rome, has distinguished itself in the global healthcare landscape over the past two years by implementing advanced cybersecurity strategies, moving toward a hyper convergent security model, the so-called HyperSOC, in response to the growing cyber attacks in the global healthcare sector.
Healthcare
Cyber Resilience

The Cybersecurity Revolution at ASL Roma 1: From Traditional Solutions to HyperSOC

Stefano Scaramuzzino
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Healthcare

Revolution, Risks of AI’s Transformation of Pharma Manufacturing

Juan Piacquadio
Tim Hall
The Change Healthcare cyberattack has spurred the proposal of new legislation from Sen. Mark Warner to demand minimum cybersecurity standards of hospitals and healthcare delivery organizations, or face financial penalties.
Healthcare

Change Healthcare Attack May Spur New Cybersecurity Laws

George V. Hulme
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