ASPR – USA
Sinopse: As part of our nation’s critical infrastructure, healthcare facilities large and small must be proactive and move quickly to protect themselves from cyberattacks that could directly impact the health and safety of patients and the community at large.
According to medical health experts experienced in cybersecurity preparedness, cyberattacks are identified as the top threat in many healthcare systems’ annual Hazard Vulnerability Analyses (HVA). The federal government, with other public and private sector partners, has worked diligently to defend against the growing number of cyberattacks on the healthcare industry.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has sponsored the ASPR Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) since 2015. The goal of ASPR TRACIE is to fill gaps in healthcare system preparedness capabilities by providing timely, innovative ways to share information and promising practices during planning efforts. ASPR TRACIE designed this resource to help healthcare facilities, and the systems they may be a part of, understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders before, during, and after a cyber incident. Information within this document is specifically related to the effects of a cyber incident on the healthcare operational environment, specifically the ability to effectively care for patients and maintain business practices and readiness during such an event. While the focus of this document is on disruptions associated with a large-scale cyberattack, many strategies and principles outlined are relevant to a range of cybersecurity incidents and healthcare facilities.
