Did you know medical records are worth anywhere from $1- $1,000 on the dark web and second only to passports in value? Medical records consist of your name, email address, phone number, and insurance details which in some cases include your social security number and birthdate for authentication purposes. How can you make sure your data is protected?

In a recent interview article featured in HealthcareTransformers, Former FBI undercover operative and cybersecurity speaker Eric O’Neill alerts healthcare providers about risks and what to look out for. Read on to get informed on today’s cyber threats and cyberattackers and what can be done to protect data. 

Eric O’Neill is a top cybersecurity keynote speaker, former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, bestselling author of Gray Day, and the inspiration for the film Breach. Eric is also the founder of The Georgetown Group, a premier investigative and security services firm, and a National Security Strategist for Carbon Black, the leader in next-generation endpoint security. With the rapid threat of ransomware and the SEC’s recent proposed rules relating to public companies’ cybersecurity and incident reporting practices, it’s more important than ever for organizations to learn from a top cybersecurity expert.

Every industry needs to be talking about cybersecurity because it impacts all of us. If you’re looking to safeguard your organization from cybercriminals, consider inviting cybersecurity speaker Eric O’Neill to speak at your next event. Please contact info@bigspeak.com to inquire.