Cybersecurity in healthcare: How hackers get in and how organizations can protect themselves

Healthcare DIVE October 21, 2024
Sam Rubin

A cybersecurity expert explains why healthcare organizations are vulnerable to cyberattacks — and how they can strengthen their defenses.

As technology advances at a rapid pace, even the most sophisticated organizations struggle to keep up — especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Many healthcare organizations still operate on outdated systems, exposing them to increasing cyber threats. In 2024, these issues have escalated, bringing healthcare cybersecurity to a critical juncture.

This year, cyberattacks on healthcare organizations have dominated headlines, heightening public awareness and drawing urgent attention from executives and boards who now grasp the far-reaching risks to their customers, partners, business and reputation. A recent study by Bain & Company and Klas Research found that 75% of healthcare providers and payers...

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