Hospital Security in Question In a recent article titled "Cyberattacks: Public and Private Hospitals, Is the Worst Yet to Come?", Jean-Michel Tavernier1 provides a detailed analysis of why the medical sector is a prime target for hackers. He highlights the vulnerabilities that allow hackers to access sensitive data such as medical records, insurance information, and payment details. The compromise of this data can have severe consequences for individuals' privacy, financial security, and even personal safety, not to mention the financial damage to institutions and the risks to the quality of care provided to patients. System Vulnerabilities Tavernier points to the "excessive interdependence of the entire healthcare chain." Hospitals collaborate with a multitude of interconnected providers and partners, creating numerous opportunities for attackers. He suggests managing the attack surface (ASM), which means controlling and securing all entry points where unautho
ERRARE HUMANUM EST The Inescapable Nature of Human Error and Its Implications in Cybersecurity To err is human; one could even say it is a defining characteristic of humanity. Who has never made a mistake, whether out of distraction, ignorance, or because it was provoked? No one is immune to making mistakes, and most of the time, they are forgivable, even if their consequences can be very damaging. However, the fundamental, unforgivable error is doing nothing to avoid situations that lead to mistakes. Thus, to minimize errors due to distraction, one should avoid multitasking (for example, a surgeon operating should not be distracted by a nurse recounting her latest adventures) and refrain from performing actions mechanically. As for errors committed out of ignorance, it is best to educate oneself before making a decision (in matters of justice, this problem is addressed by the maxim that no one can ignore the law).