Town Hall: Privacy and Security Featuring HITRUST
Discussions centered on updates to the HITRUST Common Security Framework that aim to keep pace with current and emerging cyber threats and support regulated entities in providing assurances of privacy and security controls.
What Practices Need to Know about Risk, Selecting Coverage, and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
The MHCC and MedChi partnered to host a webinar featuring two industry experts who shared information about cyber threats, strategies to mitigate cyber risk, and key considerations for evaluating and selecting cyber liability coverage.
Managing Risk Within the Health Care Supply Chain
The MHCC convened a virtual event in collaboration with the MD HIMSS, MHA, HFAM, and HSCRC. Local and national leaders shared insights about cyber supply chain risk management and best practices for mitigating cyber risk.
Reevaluating Security, Risk, and Governance to Ensure a Well-Rounded Approach to Cybersecurity
In collaboration with MD HIMSS, MHA, and HSCRC, the MHCC brought together local subject-matter experts from the NIST, health systems, long-term care, and academia. Presentations highlighted updates to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and best practices for reducing cyber risk through governance and operational controls.
Practical Ways to Improve Cybersecurity at Your Practice
The MHCC hosted a lunch-and-learn webinar for small practices, with presentations from the Maryland Department of Commerce and Mokxa Technologies, to provide information about a free cybersecurity self-assessment tool, key security steps to reduce risk of a breach, and a Maryland cybersecurity tax credit.
A Best Practices Symposium
The MHCC, MD HIMSS, MHA, and HSCRC convened industry experts, including two Chief Information Security Officers from local health systems, to present a roundtable discussion focused on end-user behavior and knowledge gaps that directly impact health care security. Presenters highlighted real-life scenarios and best practices for reducing human error.
The MHCC, MD HIMSS, MHA, and HSCRC hosted a first-of-its-kind event that convened health care leaders in the State to discuss the growing importance of securing data, protecting privacy, and mitigating cyber risk. Presentations provided insights about the evolving nature of cyber threats and best practices for risk management, including vendor accountability and cyber liability insurance.