Nelson Advisors invited to Chair the Health Data and Cyber Security panel at Health Tech Forward 2025 in Barcelona

Nelson Advisors Partner Lloyd Price has been invited to Chair the Health Data and Cyber Security panel at Health Tech Forward 2025 in Barcelona.
  
Health Data Under Attack: Emerging Vulnerabilities in Healthcare

The healthcare sector faces a rapidly escalating threat landscape, with data breaches and cyberattacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated, and impactful. The vulnerabilities are often a combination of persistent issues and newly emerging threats.. Some of the key themes expected to be discussed on the panel include:
  
1. Ransomware and Extortion Attacks
  
Ransomware remains the single most significant threat, often leading to service disruption and data theft.
  
2. Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk
  
The reliance on an interconnected ecosystem of vendors, business associates, and technology partners has created a major security blind spot.
  
3. Exploitation of Network and Edge Devices
  
Vulnerabilities in critical network infrastructure are being rapidly exploited by threat actors.
  
4. Human Factors and Phishing Innovation
  
While not new, social engineering tactics continue to be the most common initial access vector, and they are becoming more advanced.
  
5. Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Legacy Systems
  
The blend of old and new technology in clinical settings creates unique security challenges.
  
6. Geopolitical and Nation-State Threats
  
Cyber adversaries linked to hostile nation-states are increasingly interested in the healthcare sector for espionage, revenue generation, and disruption.
  
Health Tech Forward 2025
  
Conference Name: Health Tech Forward 2025

Location: Palau de Congressos de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

Dates: December 3-4, 2025.

Focus: Europe's premier event for health tech innovation and investment, featuring keynote speeches, dynamic panel discussions, and targeted 1:1 networking opportunities.

Panel Topic Context: The panel falls under the track/topic of cybersecurity, compliance, and collaboration(often referred to as the "3C's"), addressing the critical security challenges facing the healthcare sector as it adopts new technologies.
  
The conference agenda often covers themes ranging from AI insights and clinical breakthroughs to consumer tech & wellness.
  
https://healthtechforward.com