HealthIT Answers March 25, 2021
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By Troy Ament, field CISO for healthcare, Fortinet

In line with their standard playbook, hackers never let a good opportunity go to waste. As the U.S. undertakes what is probably the largest and fastest vaccine rollout in its history, it’s already been challenged with issues along the supply chain. Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has varied across states, and supplies have lagged while some companies try to ratchet up production.

In addition, cybercriminals are also getting their hooks in. From global health organizations to regional healthcare centers, hackers have preyed upon all types of opportunities. Let’s look at why the vaccine and its supply chain are such rich targets and what healthcare IT leaders need to know and do to...

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