How Federal Health Agencies Can Step Up Their Cyber Defenses

Federal healthcare organizations hold a wealth of personal health information that’s often vital to carry out national security, readiness, and disaster response efforts. Unfortunately, that also makes these agencies prime targets for both criminal and nation-state adversaries.

Let’s take a look at common pain points agencies might experience while trying to protect their data:

• In older systems, different parts of an organization often manage their own data and tools independently. While that gives them freedom, it also creates inconsistency and makes it hard to see the full picture—especially when it comes to cybersecurity.

• Health agencies often have complicated IT systems, which makes it hard to use modern cybersecurity methods like zero trust. This complexity also makes it challenging for IT teams and security experts to set up and manage the latest security tools.

• Federal health agencies also face big challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. They’re short on staff, competing with the private sector for skilled experts, and juggling tight budgets. That means they can’t just hire more people to solve the problem—they need smarter, more efficient solutions.

This resource, How Federal Health Agencies Can Step Up Their Cyber Defenses, shares the current best practices in risk mitigation to overcome these challenges. You’ll also explore a case study on how Montage Health is consolidating and modernizing its cybersecurity strategy.