Cyber Risks

Amgen's cyberattack involving stolen patient health information raises critical questions about healthcare cybersecurity, unauthorized access, cloud security, AI governance, and AI-driven threats (AI-DT). This article explores what happened, how similar breaches have affected companies like Novo Nordisk and Change Healthcare, and what healthcare organizations can do to better protect sensitive data.

AI is changing the board agenda, but not in the way many directors think. The challenge isn't simply cybersecurity. It's understanding three separate oversight responsibilities: protecting the enterprise from cyber risk, creating value through responsible AI governance, and managing a new generation of AI-driven threats. Boards that distinguish these conversations will make better decisions and avoid one of the most overlooked governance risks today.