AFO SIG Program: Preparing for Cyber Security Threats and Incidents

Recent security breaches, such as the Lurie’s Children’s Hospital and Change Healthcare’s incident, are prompting discussions in healthcare on how to best prepare for cyber security threats and incidents. We will hear from one college of pharmacy that recently was impacted by an external cyber security incident and how the impact was mitigated. Through an interactive session, we will investigate the importance of incorporating cyber security into emergency preparedness plans, underscore the importance of incident command structures on mitigating impacts, explore how internal vs. external cyber security threats may alter those plans, and discuss how to pre-plan for future cyber security incidents—which will impact your college’s educational, research and/or clinical operations.