A cybersecurity expert advises that healthcare security should be approached like preventive care – proactively:
“Threats can be prevented if healthcare organizations are willing to shift focus from reactive security approaches to preventative measures. Much like preventative care in medicine (where doctors can detect potential illnesses and diseases in their early stages), healthcare facilities can improve their security posture through preemptive strategy and preventative measures.
“Preventative or proactive cybersecurity identifies and eliminates vulnerabilities before they’re exploited.”
As a benefits manager that works closely with many healthcare organizations, MedBen prioritizes keeping your data safe – and we don’t wait around for threats to find us. Our MIS team takes a proactive approach to cybersecurity, using a mix of internal tools, outside experts, and physical safeguards to stay one step ahead.
MedBen partners with an external security firm that regularly puts our systems to the test. These surprise “attacks” can be anything from sending fake virus-laced emails to digging through our outdoor dumpster. If they find even the tiniest gap, we address it immediately.
Security is everyone’s job, which is why all MedBen employees take part in ongoing HIPAA and HITECH training. These sessions keep our team sharp on privacy rules and help us stay alert, both online and around the office.
If you have any questions about our cybersecurity measures, please contact Wendell Crain, MedBen’s Vice President of Information Systems and Chief Security Officer, at wcrain@medben.com.