Cyber Hygiene - Lessons from Medical History for IT Security

Explore how historical medical practices can inform modern IT security strategies in this conference talk from AWS Summit Stockholm 2025. Discover parallels between medical hygiene principles and cybersecurity best practices, learning how lessons from healthcare's evolution can strengthen your organization's security posture. Examine the concept of "cyber hygiene" through the lens of medical history, understanding how preventive measures, systematic approaches, and evidence-based practices from healthcare can be applied to protect digital infrastructure. Gain insights into building robust security frameworks by drawing from time-tested medical methodologies and their successful implementation in preventing disease outbreaks and maintaining public health.