In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, cybersecurity is no longer optional, it’s essential. At our recent webinar, Rob Dawson, Myrtec’s Head of Business Development, unpacked the critical IT foundations that healthcare practices must adopt to stay secure, compliant, and future-ready.
Healthcare practices are prime targets for cyber threats due to the sensitive nature of patient data. With increasing legal and financial risks, including potential personal liability for directors, robust cybersecurity is a business imperative. Rob highlighted how compliance with cybersecurity frameworks not only protects data but also ensures eligibility for cyber insurance, an increasingly vital safety net.
A solid starting point, DHA’s recommendations include:
While foundational, these steps alone may not be sufficient for today’s threat landscape.
Designed for broader business environments, the Essential 8 includes:
This framework operates on a maturity model, with Level 1 targeting large-scale attacks and Level 3 designed for government and enterprise environments.
Tailored for small to medium healthcare practices, Myrtec’s standards bridge the gap between DHA and Essential 8. They include:
These standards are dynamic, scalable, and designed to work with your existing tech stack.
Rob also shared advanced strategies to further strengthen your cybersecurity posture:
To build a resilient cybersecurity foundation:
While DHA’s fundamentals are a good starting point, they’re not comprehensive enough for 2025. The Essential 8 offers depth but may be costly and complex. Myrtec’s minimum standards strike a practical balance: cost-effective, dynamic, and tailored to healthcare needs. Layering Essential 8 on top of Myrtec’s standards can further enhance your security posture.
Contact our team to discuss how the FLEX Managed Service Agreement can help you get your technical foundations right so that you have the cyber security tools in place to secure and grow your practice.
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