Nicosia, Cyprus; November 11, 2024.
3rd “Cyber Security Weekend” Initiative by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Focusing on the Health Sector
With the aim of informing and raising awareness among businesses in the healthcare sector on cybersecurity issues, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) held the 3rd “Cyber Security Weekend” on November 8-9, 2024, in Ayia Napa, in collaboration with the Digital Security Authority (DSA).
The healthcare sector is at the forefront of technological advancements, with digitalization and the implementation of data networks and systems offering significant potential for service improvement. However, these opportunities also bring substantial challenges. Cyberattacks and threats to healthcare networks are on the rise, jeopardizing not only data integrity but also patient safety.
The Cyber Security Weekend was attended by executives from the management and technical teams of 10 companies. Participants were thoroughly briefed on the requirements of the new NIS2 Directive, which establishes a stricter framework for the security of networks and information systems. This directive is especially important for the healthcare sector, as organizations within it are called to implement protective measures and be prepared to address threats.
About CCCI
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a private corporate body functioning under special law and is financially independent, free of any influence by the state. The Chamber is funded by its members’ subscription fees and through income generated from a number of services it provides.The CCCI is the union of Cypriot business people, the interests of whom it promotes by submitting to the government and the Parliament the members’ positions on matters in which they are involved, while, through its participation in tripartite bodies and committees, it conveys and promotes the views of the business community. Visit https://ccci.org.cy.
About DSA
The DSA is a new independent governmental agency under the supervision of the Commissioner of Communications. It is responsible for the implementation of the European NIS (Network and Information Security) Directive, with a strong focus on upgrading and maintaining high levels of cybersecurity for all of the operators of essential services and critical information infrastructures in our country, including operators in the energy, water, transport, health, banking, financial market infrastructure, and digital infrastructure sectors. Digital service providers that are established in Cyprus are also covered – examples include online marketplaces, online search engines and cloud computing services. The establishment of the Digital Security Authority, which incorporates the National CSIRT, is crucial to significantly raising the cybersecurity posture and capabilities of Cyprus, securing our society and boosting our international competitiveness, helping to contribute to the development of our economy in the process. Visit https://dsa.cy/en/.
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