Sometimes “paradigm shifts” are needed to better address these risks, Cole says in the same interview. “If you’re looking at an external email from external folks, if you block attachments and block embedded links, the impact to the business is actually smaller than most people realize, and the benefit is huge.”

In the interview (see audio link), Cole and Kris also discuss:

  • Defending against and responding to ransomware attacks;
  • The pros and cons healthcare entities need to consider when deciding whether to pay a ransom to extortionists;
  • The top evolving cyber threats.

​Here’s the link to the blog post::https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/interviews/battle-against-phishing-attacks-similar-scams-i-5164

Thank you for being a guest on the show, this was a fantastic episode!