Attendees will benefit from a broad-based discussion of some of the most important trends in cybersecurity n U.S. healthcare right now. Among the key issues to be discussed:

• An examination of the current landscape around intensifying threat vectors for patient care organizations nationwide
• The need to develop an overarching strategy to address all relevant elements in the current operating landscape, rather than responding reactively
• A strong look at the armory of key tools available to combat malware/ransomware attacks, including network micro-segmentation, auditing of system backups, behavioral monitoring, and the engagement of external consultants, including security operations centers (SOCs)
• The concept of a zero-trust strategy, and what it means in practice
• Investing in systems, tools, and applications: opportunities and pitfalls
• Federal policy around cybersecurity and its impact on operations
• Gaining c-suite support for investment in cybersecurity
• Core staffing issues
• Peering into the future in this critical area