Cyber Security Threats to Public Health

Barnett, Daniel J.; Sell, Tara Kirk; Lord, Robert K.; Jenkins, Curtis J.; Terbush, James W.; Burke, Thomas A.

doi:10.1002/wmh3.19

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“…This attack directly compromised the county's 911 Emergency Communication System (Hightower, 2018). These threats pose a direct risk to public health emergency preparedness (Barnett, Snell, Lord, Jenkins, Terbush, & Burke, 2013).…”

Section: Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism On The Risementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Hospitals also serve as a major component of the Nation's disaster response framework (Barnett et al, 2013). Shutting healthcare providers down via cyberattack would hinder our Nation's response ability to any type of disaster, natural or manmade, and could seriously impair the ability to protect public health.…”

Section: Hospitals Role During Disastersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The EMR Incentive Program increased the use of certified health IT, and in 2016 around 96% of hospitals across the country were using EMRs (Figure 3). This increased use brings about a larger need for privacy protection (Barnett et al, 2013;.…”

Section: Hospitals Role During Disastersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The articles discuss potential end points or ways in to a system, as well as potential solutions or patches to stop anyone getting in to a system. One research article pointed out that much of the literature covers IT's role during cyber emergencies, and how IT departments are tasked with getting systems back up and running after an attack (Barnett et al, 2013).…”

Section: Gaps In Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…From a public health and a threat preparedness perspective, the literature identifies cyber threats as a problem for the healthcare industry, but the research does not delve much deeper in to the topic. One article which links cyber threats directly to public health states the exact effects on public health, as well as potential mitigation strategies against this type of threat is lacking from the literature (Barnett et al, 2013). This research project hopes to better define the threat of ransomware against healthcare, to identify some best practices of organizations that have faced attacks and to identify barriers to cyber-preparedness within healthcare organizations.…”

Section: Gaps In Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

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Cyber Threats and Healthcare Organizations: A Public Health Preparedness Perspective

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Healthcare in the United States, heavily reliant on digital technology in service provision, has recently seen an increase risk of cyberattacks. Coordinated electronic medical records, imaging, pharmaceutical services, lab services and even treatment devices all rely on electronic connectivity and represent critical services that must be secured from cyberthreats. Hospitals have become increasingly complex systems, and this often makes the organization more vulnerable to failure. Planning for these events is often hard for hospitals because their main charge is to provide lifesaving care to patients as they need it. This is a relatively new threat to healthcare organizations, and there has not been limited research on this hazard and its impacts on healthcare organizations. I was lucky enough to also have mentors within the applied world, Dr. Lee Smith and Roger Osbourn. I would like to thank them for their guidance and support throughout this degree, as well as their expert knowledge related to my research area. Without them I would be lost on my path. I also want to sincerely thank both the Monongalia County Health Department and the Safety Department at WVU Medicine for the opportunities they provided me. I will always be incredibly thankful for my experiences and I will never forget the lessons I have learned from my time there. I would also like to thank the rest of my family and friends. To my extended family, Aunt Sharon, Margaret and family, Uncle Don, Aunt Chris, Ollie and Josh, DeAnna and family, and Cara Beth-I cannot thank you enough. I am beyond grateful to have each and every one of you in my life. Thank you for always making me feel loved and supported; I would not be where I am today without you. A special thank you to Susan Fox for your generosity, kindness, and assistance throughout school. Fred Sievers, thank you for your patience while I finished this monster and for your mentorship. Thank you to

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Section: Cybercrime and Cyberterrorism On The Risementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Hospitals Role During Disastersmentioning

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Section: Hospitals Role During Disastersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Gaps In Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Gaps In Literaturementioning

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Cyber Security Risks in MENA Region: Threats, Challenges and Countermeasures

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Khalifa

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Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing

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Anatomy of a Cyberattack

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Cortright

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American Journal of Clinical Pathology

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Objectives Our institution was subject to a multi-institutional, systemwide cyberattack that led to a complete shutdown of multiple major patient care, operational, and communication systems for more than 25 days. The electronic health record computer system was taken offline, as was the hospital email and authentication systems, internet access, and the laboratory information system. The impact on the hospital and patient care was substantial, and our laboratories were crippled. Methods Our laboratory endured challenges in communication because of the loss of connectivity and difficulties in laboratory management, and we recognized a need to restructure leadership to maintain operations during the crisis. As an academic institution, residents and trainees were also significantly affected by the disaster. Results We developed an incident command team (ICT), alternative methods of communication, and innovative management strategies to remain operational. Trainees were incorporated into the disaster-relief efforts, with negative impacts on resident education. Conclusions This paper focuses on the challenges in communication and lab management as well as the need for an alternative leadership structure during the crisis. We also highlight the unique experience of our trainees during this prolonged downtime, underscoring the importance of incorporating resident trainees into the daily ICT’s administrative activities as an invaluable lab management experience.

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Cyber Security Threats to Public Health

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Cyber Threats and Healthcare Organizations: A Public Health Preparedness Perspective

Cyber Threats and Healthcare Organizations: A Public Health Preparedness Perspective

Cyber Security Risks in MENA Region: Threats, Challenges and Countermeasures

Anatomy of a Cyberattack

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