Fortifying Pharmacies Against Cyber Threats

With the sensitive nature of patient data and the critical role pharmacies play in healthcare delivery, the risk of cyberattacks is particularly acute.

Fortifying Pharmacies Against Cyber Threats

In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity threats are a constant and evolving concern for businesses across all sectors, and the healthcare industry is no exception. With the sensitive nature of patient data and the critical role pharmacies play in healthcare delivery, the risk of cyberattacks is particularly acute. Recognizing this escalating threat, SoftWriters recently hosted a panel discussion at its FrameworkLTC 14th Annual User Conference to address the most pressing cybersecurity concerns facing pharmacies.

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SoftWriters recently hosted a panel discussion at its FrameworkLTC 14th Annual User Conference to address the most pressing cybersecurity concerns facing pharmacies.The panel included Ryan Huber, director of technology operations at SoftWriters; David Martin, VP of technology and senior security officer at Guardian Pharmacy Services; Mike Steffek, VP of engineering at SoftWriters; and keynote speaker Rachel Wilson, director of cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and former head of counterterrorism operations at the National Security Agency (NSA).
The panelists, from left: Ryan Huber, David Martin, Rachel Wilson, and Mike Steffek.

The panel included Ryan Huber, director of technology operations at SoftWriters; David Martin, VP of technology and senior security officer at Guardian Pharmacy Services; Mike Steffek, VP of engineering at SoftWriters; and keynote speaker Rachel Wilson, director of cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and former head of counterterrorism operations at the National Security Agency (NSA).

Read On For The Roundtable Discussion On…

The Human Element: Employee Training and Awareness

Building a Strong Defense: Risk Assessment and Prioritization

The Importance of Incident Response Planning

Engaging Leadership and Building a Culture of Security