HCMH contracts for cybersecurity awareness

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Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) is proactive in preventative medicine, now they are being proactive in regard to cybersecurity.
At the Board of Trustee’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 3, Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Sleiter reported that the hospital is contracting with KnowBe4, a company that provides cybersecurity awareness and training.
Sleiter said it is important to be proactive in regard to cybersecurity threats. She said the system will help educate staff and test the hospital’s vulnerabilities by sending realistic-looking “fake” emails and seeing click habits to assess the hospital’s level of cyber risk and need for education and training.
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