Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Ransomware Attacks
HealthIT Answers October 22, 2024
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Throughout the month we will take on cybersecurity subjects that continue to be challenging in healthcare today and ask our experts to weigh in.
Topic 3: Ransomware Attacks
2023 until now has seen record highs for ransomware attacks, ransom payments and data breaches in the healthcare industry. As attacks evolve, many hospitals are beginning to recognize that their aging infrastructure and IT systems are not sufficient protections for the well-being of their patients, facilities and finances.
We asked what recommendations would they give to IT teams on defending their healthcare ecosystems?
This is a very good question with no good answer. First, every organization must figure out what their risks are and which ones they...