Description: Cybersecurity is a top priority in today’s world where large quantities of sensitive information are stored electronically, and bad actors may attempt to exploit it for personal gain. As technological tools (including artificial intelligence) continue to advance, health systems must continue to adapt their cybersecurity techniques to protect patient data. This presentation will explore common types of cyberattacks, current and emerging strategies that health organizations can use to prevent them, and relevant case studies that highlight real-world challenges and responses.

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Speaker: Mitchell Sorensen, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Resident – Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Identify common methods for cyberattacks
  2. Summarize the means health organizations can use to mitigate cyber risks
  3. List cybersecurity best practices for healthcare teammates
  4. Distinguish the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials: PDF icon Sorenson-Activity Flyer- Live.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-014-L04-P
Pharmacy Technician UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-014-L04-T

Session date: 
05/14/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual via Teams Webinar
United States
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Pharmacy Technician
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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