Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It's a patient safety issue. In this episode, cybersecurity leader Mawuena Glymin explains why healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks and shares practical strategies that medical students and physicians can use to protect themselves, their patients, and their institutions.
As healthcare becomes increasingly digital, cybersecurity has become an essential responsibility for every healthcare professional.
In this episode of MEDamorphosis, UBC Medicine learner Parham Elmi sits down with Mawuena Glymin, Cybersecurity Lead for the UBC Faculty of Medicine, to discuss the growing cybersecurity threats facing healthcare, higher education, and research institutions.
From phishing scams and social engineering attacks to ransomware, password breaches, and emerging AI-driven threats, Mawuena breaks down the cyber risks that medical students, physicians, and researchers encounter every day. He explains how seemingly small actions, such as clicking a suspicious link or reusing passwords, can lead to major security incidents that jeopardize patient data, research, and healthcare operations.
The conversation also explores practical strategies for staying safe online, including password managers, multi-factor authentication (MFA), software updates, and recognizing common manipulation tactics used by cybercriminals. Looking ahead, Mawuena discusses how advances in artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and quantum computing are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and what healthcare professionals should be prepared for in the future.
Whether you're a medical student, resident, physician, researcher, or simply someone who uses digital technology every day, this episode offers valuable lessons on protecting your information and mitigating cyber risk in an increasingly connected world