Organizations of all kinds are regularly targeted for cyberattacks, and the media report a seemingly never-ending series of breaches. Healthcare data is unique in the scope of information stored within its systems. Rural hospitals provide critical services to the communities they serve across the United States, but they are under significant pressure. Cyberattacks on hospitals are a growing threat that can severely impact patient care and compromise private data. This workshop will provide an overview security risk facing rural healthcare organizations and valuable resources and best practices. Additionally, hospitals will learn about leveraging the power of automation to optimize operations.

Upon completion of this presentation, you should be able to:

• Describe the cyber landscape impacting rural hospitals.
• Recall how the components of the Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals supports system, employee, and patient security.
• Explain how cloud technology and small-scale innovation tailored for rural hospitals can help patients, caregivers, and back-office staff through tools like chatbots and AI assistants.

Resources from Microsoft

• Learn More & Sign Up for the Program
• Learn More & View Training Immediately
• View Rural Program One-Page Overview (PDF)