What makes healthcare such a prime target for cyberattacks, and how can we protect sensitive health information without burdening medical staff? In our latest episode, we promise to answer these questions with the expert insights of Joel Burleson-Davis, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Imprivata. Joel reveals the high stakes involved in healthcare cybersecurity, the unique challenges posed by a mix of legacy and modern IT systems, and the critical need for security solutions that integrate seamlessly into clinical workflows.

Let’s face it: passwords are exhausting.

We’re required to change them frequently (and seemingly always at the most inconvenient times). Also, pass “words” have evolved into lengthy, complex pass “phrases.” Trying to remember them is a mental strain, but it certainly beats the Herculean task of trying to reset your password.

I’ve been practicing medicine long enough to remember the days before the electronic health record (EHR). My ‘ER note’ for each patient was hand-written on paper, one page long. I carried 50 ER notes around on my clipboard throughout my entire shift. After board rounds, I finished them up and handed them to the Unit Coordinator who would fax them to the coding department and file them into paper medical charts. Written orders and paper scripts were the norm.

An industry paper calls for reimagined user authentication among clinicians through passwordless systems.

The white paper, "The Journey to Passwordless for Healthcare," is a project delivered by digital identity security company, Imprivata.

The recently published paper is based on a review of qualitative customer research and market data analysis on the implications of user authentication technology for clinicians.

The emphasis on securing supply chains against sophisticated cyberattacks has never been more pressing. The supply chain represents a vital artery for diverse industries, from healthcare to manufacturing, yet remains a prime vector for cyber infiltration.