HHS ASPR’s Charlee Hess on the urgency of cyber hygiene in healthcare

Charlee Hess, Director of the Healthcare and Public Health Cybersecurity Division at HHS ASPR, discussed the critical threat of ransomware in the healthcare sector, which is rich in valuable personal health data. Hess emphasized the importance of cyber hygiene and the release of performance goals to enhance cybersecurity. She also highlighted innovative approaches to address the cyber workforce gap, such as shared services, industry exchange programs, and education initiatives to attract and train cybersecurity professionals, particularly in rural health. Hess underscored the need for collective efforts to bolster cybersecurity in healthcare.