Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical issue in telecommunications and healthcare, two industries that are intertwined as essential services. Because both sectors are recognized as critical infrastructure, the impact of a cyberattack can be far-reaching, impacting everything from personal privacy to national security. While recent regulatory changes aim to strengthen security protocols, they also raise questions about the appropriateness and effectiveness of current security practices.
How do the challenges and strategies in cybersecurity compare to telecommunications and healthcare? How will new regulations impact these critical industries?
Discuss “Expert Talk” roundtable themes Cybersecurity in healthcare, Michael IsbitskyDirector of Cybersecurity Strategy sisdig, provided valuable insights into these pressing issues. With his nearly 20 years of experience in the telecommunications field, Mr. Isbitsky connected the similarities and differences in the cybersecurity challenges facing the two fields. Additionally, he provided a comprehensive understanding of recent regulations and a clear picture of how the cybersecurity landscape is evolving.
Here are some takeaways from Isbicki's discussion:
- Cyber attacker techniques are rapidly evolving and pose a continuing threat to critical infrastructure sectors such as telecommunications and healthcare.
- The interconnected nature of modern industries means that a breach in one industry can cause cascading failures in other industries; It highlights the need for robust security in telecommunications.
- Recent cybersecurity regulations across different countries and sectors are more closely aligned with long-standing security practices and focus on better access control and intrusion monitoring.
- The critical nature of cybersecurity and how it often conflicts with financial constraints within an organization can lead to potential vulnerabilities unless regulatory penalties force tighter compliance. .
- How so many organizations struggle with insufficient cybersecurity staffing and budgets, which can hinder their ability to effectively manage and mitigate risk.
Mr. Isbitsky's perspective highlights the importance of adopting and adapting these new regulations to strengthen the security and resiliency of both the telecommunications and healthcare industries.
Article written by Alexandra Simon.
