Firewall Frameworks: Navigating Cybersecurity, NIST and HIPAA Featuring Chris Sykes, IT Director at Sykes & Company, P.A.

Send us Fan MailSchedule an Rx AssessmentSubscribe to Master The MarginCyberattacks targeting healthcare are rising, with pharmacies increasingly in the crosshairs. From ransomware to phishing scams, the threats are real...and constant.But how can independent pharmacies defend themselves against a digital siege?In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast we have 3 people of the Sykes & Company team, Scotty Sykes, CPA, CFP®, Chris Sykes, IT Director, and Austin Murray, Marketing Director explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape with a practical lens. This episode covers:The NIST 2.0 Cyber Security FrameworkWhat to ask your script system vendor about securityHow to build a breach response plan that actually worksSocial engineering 101: What is it and how to protect your pharmacyBest practices for employee training, access control, and device auditsMore About Our Guest:Chris Sykes is the Director of IT at Sykes & Company, P.A., where he has been a key part of the team since 2006. With nearly 25 years in the IT industry, Chris combines deep technical expertise with a passion for helping both the firm and its clients become more efficient, secure, and technology-driven. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems and a Master of Science in Technology Systems, both from East Carolina University. Outside of work, Chris enjoys running marathons, fishing and hunting with his boys, and spending quality time with his family at the beach.Learn more about Chris:Chris Sykes LinkedInCheck out all our social media:FacebookTwitterLinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedInScotty Sykes – CPA, CFP TwitterMore resources on this topic:Podcast - AI, Audits, & Advocacy: The Pharmacy Survival Guide with Trenton TheideBlog - Technology, Security and Your PharmacyBlog - Protect You and Your Pharmacy: The Growing Threat of RansomwareBlog - Backing Up Your Business DataBlog - Spot a Hacked Email or Bad WebsiteBlog - Protect Your Pharmacy Data from Hackers