Cybersecurity Flashcards
What is cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is an essential component of data protection in healthcare.
What does cybersecurity involve?
Safeguarding digital systems and data against breaches or attacks.
Why are healthcare organizations prime targets for cyberattacks?
Due to the sensitive and valuable nature of medical data.
What can cybersecurity breaches disrupt in healthcare?
Lab operations, delay diagnoses, and harm patients.
Name a common cybersecurity threat.
Ransomware.
What was the HSE Cyberattack in 2021?
An unprecedented ransomware cyber attack on May 14, 2021.
What ransomware was used in the HSE Cyberattack?
Conti ransomware.
What was the financial demand made during the HSE Cyberattack?
$20 million.
How much data was stolen during the HSE Cyberattack?
700 Gigabytes.
What percentage of laboratory services were running after the HSE Cyberattack?
10%.
What are best practices for cybersecurity? List any two.
- Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.
- Encrypt sensitive data.
Fill in the blank: Cybersecurity breaches can disrupt lab operations, delay ______, and harm patients.
diagnoses
True or False: Phishing emails are a common cybersecurity threat.
True
What immediate impacts did the HSE Cyberattack have on healthcare institutions?
- Loss of access to patient information systems.
- Clinical care systems.
- Laboratory systems.
What should be done if suspicious activity is detected?
Report suspicious activity immediately.
How many computers were shut down across the HSE during the cyberattack?
85,000.
What was the disruption caused by the HSE Cyberattack to appointments and treatments?
Appointments and treatments were delayed.
What percentage of outpatient appointments were affected by the HSE Cyberattack?
12,000 outpatient appointments affected.
What process was activated in response to the 2021 cyber attack on HSE?
Activation of Critical Incident Process
This process is essential for managing significant incidents impacting operations.
List the first step taken in response to the cyber attack.
Shut down IT systems and disconnected the National Health Network (NHN) from the internet
This was a crucial step to contain the attack.
Which organizations were involved in the response to the cyber attack?
- Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau
- Interpol
- National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
These organizations provided support and expertise in cyber security.
What methods of communication were used during the cyber attack?
- Phonecalls
- Faxes
- Handwritten reports
- Handwritten requests
Communication methods had to adapt due to the IT system shutdown.
What challenges did staff face during the attack?
- Strain due to manual processes
- Use of pen and paper for patient treatment
- Backlogs in clinical and administrative tasks
- Timing coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic
These challenges compounded the difficulties faced by healthcare staff.
What were the objectives of the cyber attack on HSE?
- Disrupt health services
- Steal data
- Demand ransom for stolen data and decryption
Understanding these objectives helps in assessing the impact of such attacks.
