If the last few weeks have taught us anything, it’s that the “voluntary” era of healthcare cybersecurity is officially gasping its last breath—but the transition to a mandatory footing is going to be anything but smooth. As we settle into 2026, the industry is currently locked in a tense stare-down. On one side, we have…
Here’s what’s happening while your board debates whether AI is real innovation or just another tech buzzword: hackers have already decided. They’re using it as a weapon, and they’re aiming it at your staff. The statistics should worry you. Healthcare phishing attacks jumped 442% between the first and second halves of 2024. I’m not talking…
Traditional CIOs manage technology. Chief Security Officers manage security. But in healthcare, where IT infrastructure directly impacts patient care and organizational survival, who manages the unified ecosystem that actually delivers both operational excellence and security resilience? The answer is emerging: the Chief Secure Information Technology Officer (CSITO). The Problem with Traditional IT Leadership Healthcare organizations…