How CISO Talent Is Shaping Today’s Healthcare Organizations
By Ryan Gilligan and Sarah Conway
Healthcare and technology have never been more deeply entwined. From AI-driven diagnostics and medical IoT devices to telemedicine and electronic health record (EHR) systems, the industry’s collective push toward digital transformation continues to reshape the nature of patient care. But every tech innovation opens a new door for exploitation—ransomware, software vulnerabilities, and social engineering exploits—risks that jeopardize both healthcare operations and the sensitive patient data they protect.
With over 305 million patient records exposed in 2024 and the average security breach costing $9.77 million, the urgency to shield digital infrastructure from rising cyber threats has elevated the role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). As more healthcare organizations embrace advanced tech infrastructure, both data and infrastructure security have become strategic imperatives. CISOs now shoulder the dual responsibility of ensuring digital systems are not only functional but resilient.
To better understand the impact of cyber threats across healthcare, we spoke with three healthcare CISOs and one founder about the industry’s most pressing threats, how organizations are working to protect themselves, and what’s truly needed to succeed in the role.
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