Overview

Pay up or shut down. You choose. Cybercrime is on the rise and hackers have moved on from targeting individuals to targeting corporations both large and small. In recent memory, many high-profile companies have been the victim of some form of cyberattack. Healthcare has emerged as a lucrative target for these crimes. Attacks jeopardize the safety of patients and security of caregivers. This is the story of how one hospital system was held hostage through a ransomware attack. When faced with the decision to lose all access to patient data or pay a ransom, what will the hospital administration decide? From the onset of the attack, through the decision-making process, to its eventual resolution, there are many lessons to apply about protecting health care in the digital world.

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Dr. Surburg shows the importance of understanding cyber threats in the digital world. Although I was present during the Hancock Health cyberattack, the complexity of the situation is very well described by Dr. Surburg and actually presented some information I was not aware of, yet there. CRAIG FELTY, COO/CNO, HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL Dr. Surburg captures the details, emotion and disruption surrounding the cyberattack of January 11, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital. His book covers key concepts of leadership necessary to respond to and survive a cyberattack. This is a must read for Hospital leadership in this day of increased cyberattacks as healthcare has become a focus of malicious cyber activities. P. JON MILLER, CFO/VP FINANCE, HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL Dr. Surburg's writing style reminds me a lot of David Weber and some of Tom Clancy's earlier works. ... The introductory chapters are well sourced and he presents a good overview of the technological parts of security concepts. ALEX NICOLL, SENIOR PRINCIPAL PRODUCT CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT, JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.

"""Dr. Surburg shows the importance of understanding cyber threats in the digital world. Although I was present during the Hancock Health cyberattack, the complexity of the situation is very well described by Dr. Surburg and actually presented some information I was not aware of, yet there."" CRAIG FELTY, COO/CNO, HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL ""Dr. Surburg captures the details, emotion and disruption surrounding the cyberattack of January 11, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital. His book covers key concepts of leadership necessary to respond to and survive a cyberattack. This is a must read for Hospital leadership in this day of increased cyberattacks as healthcare has become a focus of malicious cyber activities."" P. JON MILLER, CFO/VP FINANCE, HANCOCK REGIONAL HOSPITAL ""Dr. Surburg's writing style reminds me a lot of David Weber and some of Tom Clancy's earlier works. ... The introductory chapters are well sourced and he presents a good overview of the technological parts of security concepts."" ALEX NICOLL, SENIOR PRINCIPAL PRODUCT CYBERSECURITY ARCHITECT, JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC."

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Matthew Surburg grew up in southern Indiana. He and his wife have 5 children and live on a small farm in central Indiana. After earning his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, Dr. Surburg attended the Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. He completed his residency at Union Hospital in Terre Haute in 2002. He is board certified in Family Practice. Dr. Surburg's experiences in practice have varied widely through the past 19 years, including delivering babies for his first 8 years in practice, occupational health, nursing home directorship, and serving as medical director for a program for at-risk youth. He spent 10 years working at the Physician Champion for Hancock Health's electronic health system, developing a deep interest in medical informatics. Outside of work, he enjoys playing cooperative board games, reading about history, playing trumpet in his church and community, and spending time with his children. Wendy Dunning is an Art Director and Designer. She is a creative professional with years of expertise taking projects from concept to final. She has the expertise to apply branding to multiple mediums while maintaining flexibility in order to keep the brand fresh. She recognizes and encourages talent in designers and freelancers.

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