U.S. and British cybersecurity officials warned Wednesday that a Russian cyber-extortion gang's hack of a file-transfer program popular with corporations could have widespread global impact. Initial data-theft victims include the BBC, British Airways and Nova Scotia's government.
The bill would require CISA and HHS to enter into a collaborative agreement around improving cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sectors, with CISA ultimately charged with defining what that means.
Patient safety has finally become a healthcare-buzzword, a significant shift in bolstering awareness in healthcare. But significant challenges remain, including medical devices and network complexity.