Protecting EMS from Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity for emergency medical service agencies should be a high priority due to the critical nature of the services provided and the tools used by EMS agencies.

Protecting EMS agencies from cyber threats, and all public safety is at the root of SecuLore’s extensive experience in cybersecurity. We partner with you and your IT teams to monitor for potentially malicious traffic to shut down attacks before they happen, test EMS networks for potential vulnerabilities, and provide members with cyber awareness training and cybersecurity best practices for EMS agencies. SecuLore understands the cyber threat landscape your EMS agency faces as well as budget cycles and challenges and can help you make cybersecurity a priority.

88%

of responders in a recent survey felt their EMS department was not prepared to respond to a cyber attack*

Cybersecurity Network Monitoring

for EMS Providers

Cybersecurity monitoring allows you to get full reports and visibility into your network to identify malicious traffic and manage potential threats before they become harmful.

Network Vulnerability Assessments

for EMS Providers

Find out where your network is vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and breaches before cyber criminals do with vulnerability assessments. Get actionable remediation recommendations to secure your network.

Cyber Awareness Training

for EMS Providers

Cyber awareness training benefits all members of staff from promoting dispatchers and all organization members following best cyber hygiene practices to protect your networks front line.

Cyber Incident Response

for EMS Providers

EMS agencies know responding to emergency situations requires assistance. Cyber incident response services help you remediate your network and get systems recovery quickly and get back online safely.

The SecuLore™ Methodology

Proven Methods & Proprietary Technology, Developed for Public Safety & Critical Infrastructure

Our People

  • 24/7/365 US-Based SOC Team

  • Unique Insight into Public Safety Threat Landscape

  • Fewer False Positives

  • Cyber Warfare Expertise

Our Technology

  • Passive, Agentless Monitoring

  • Full Raw Packet Analysis

  • Forensic Packet Captures

Recent Cyber Attacks on

Public Safety Agencies

  • Cyber Attack On Muskogee City County Enhanced 911 Trust Authority, OK

    2024-10-09
    Oklahoma  |  Public Safety  |  Ransomware  |  Unknown

  • Cyber Attack On Wichita Police Department, KS

    2024-09-18
    Kansas  |  Public Safety  |  Ransomware  |  Unknown

  • Cyber Attack On Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, FL

    2024-08-09
    Florida  |  Public Safety  |  Ransomware  |  Unknown

Cybersecurity Tips for EMS Networks

There are several endpoints and targets that cyber attack groups will attempt to exploit within EMS agencies, mainly for financial gain. EMS agencies rely on communications tools in order to respond to emergencies across several areas, and communicate with hospitals during transport. Those communications tools rely on software and other digital technology connected to your networks directly or through a third party and once accessed, can be hit with ransomware attacks, as well as TDoS or DDoS attacks that can shut down entire networks and take critical communications down. Cyber attackers will also target sensitive data on these networks with exfiltration and encryption techniques to extort ransoms.

There have been multiple cyber attacks targeting EMS agencies across the country, especially in areas where agencies serve a sizeable population. However, cyber criminals have proven that any area can be a potential target if they find a vulnerable network and access to data.

Phishing attacks, finding routes into networks through third party apps and tools, or exploiting dormant accounts are among the most common ways cyber threat actors will attempt to attack EMS agency networks.

Taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity is among the best cybersecurity tips for EMS agency networks can follow. That includes cyber training all agency staff members, having a regular network vulnerability assessment as recommended by CISA and the FCC for public safety organizations, as well as having an incident response plan prepared for when your agency does face a cyber threat, which SecuLore will help you create so your organization can mitigate any potential damage.