Initiative Aims to Bolster Security of EU Member Hospitals, Healthcare Providers
Errol Weiss, chief security officer of the Health-ISAC in the U.S., said the EU commission’s action plan comes at a time when healthcare organizations still struggle to obtain enough funding to defend their networks properly.
“The problem is seen in the EU, the U.S. and globally. Healthcare organizations need resources – not only the technology needed to protect those networks but also the experienced infosec professionals to run those systems,” he said. “I’m glad the commission recognizes the value that ISACs bring to protecting organizations and improving security through information sharing and collaboration,” he said.
Those charged with protecting their digital infrastructures understand that by sharing information, they are not only protecting themselves but also strengthening the security of the entire digital ecosystem, Weiss said.
In 2023, the Health-ISAC partnered with the European Health ISAC to leverage “the global strength” of Health-ISAC’s membership through the visibility of threats in over 140 countries with the European Health ISAC’s strength of community and local perspectives, he said.
“We need to unite and stay vigilant against cyberthreats,” he said. “With Health-ISAC and European Health ISAC operating together in the EU, we can create a safer community where healthcare organizations benefit from improved visibility of threats and vulnerabilities, plus they benefit from sharing of best practices and other key insights that ultimately improve patient safety.”
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