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The ISMG Healthcare Security Summit in New York brought together CISOs, regulators, and innovators to address escalating threats such as ransomware, AI-driven deepfakes, and third-party breaches. Key themes included the need for robust data governance, advanced identity protection, operational resilience, and preparation for new regulatory mandates. Experts emphasized that cybersecurity is now inseparable from patient care and enterprise risk management.
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