For the healthcare sector, 2020 was a frenetic year with an onslaught of ransomware attacks, hacking attacks and data breaches.
According to the latest Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme report from the OAIC, the health sector remains the highest reporting industry sector, notifying 23% of all breaches. Several factors drive the motivation for attacks on the healthcare sector.
Healthcare records have valuable personal information that can be used by cyber criminals in a variety of malicious ways. With access to healthcare information and other personal data, attackers can access healthcare services on behalf of the individual, file fraudulent claims, or use the victim’s identity.
Healthcare and NDIS providers have the extra duty of care to safeguard sensitive data of their patients. Since February 2018, the Australian Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme is in place to highlight and enforce the protection of this data. The requirements to protect and respond to a potential data breach can be daunting, especially for small providers.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn:
• How does the Australian Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) Scheme apply to your practice?
• The main steps to protect sensitive data from accidental disclosure (human error).
• Which systems and procedures should be in place to protect your practice from a malicious cyber-attack, social engineering, or phishing campaigns?
Outcomes:
At the completion of the session the participants will leave with:
• An understanding how to prepare a data breach response plan.
• Four key steps to respond to data breaches.
• Five actions you can take right now to improve your cybersecurity posture.
Presenter: Babette Bottin is the founder and director of DAS Insure., a highly specialised risk and insurance consultancy firm with a focus on Cash flow protection. She is passionate about helping companies of all sizes, business owners and individuals to strengthen their Cyber Security. Babette is also a qualified BEC Advisor and enjoys delivering webinars and consulting sessions for the BEC business community.