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Discover essential strategies for healthcare cybersecurity and learn how to navigate challenges, optimize resources, and safeguard patient data.
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Protecting Healthcare
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133M
Number of healthcare data breaches in 2023
$10.9M
Average cost of a healthcare data breach
231
The number of days, on average, a healthcare data breach lasts before being discovered, compared to 204 days across other industries.
36%
Percent of attacks that started through email (malicious emails or phishing) in healthcare organizations.
Why Healthcare Is a Prime Target for Cyberattacks
The healthcare industry has access to a lot of sensitive data—from personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) to financial records—and cybercriminals are eager to get their hands on it. These cybercriminals can find ways to sneak past conventional security measures to steal healthcare data.
The healthcare security landscape is always evolving—the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), a variety of IoT devices, dedicated apps, the shift towards cloud computing, and the expansion of remote telemedicine services are just a few examples. Unfortunately, more tech means more open doors for cyberattackers. This has created an urgent need for healthcare orgs to get proactive about fortifying their defenses against vulnerabilities.
Smaller healthcare providers can face overwhelming challenges in consistently monitoring and securing vulnerable points that cyberattacks could breach—mostly due to limited security budgets. You need an affordable, layered defense strategy that offers continuous monitoring, advanced detection, and quick response capabilities. This way, potential cyber threats can be stopped before they can access and compromise important patient data.
Today’s healthcare organizations face growing pressure from regulators, assessors, and insurers who all want solid proof of strong cybersecurity efforts. And that’s in addition to meeting strict standards set by organizations like the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to protect private patient data. Plus, breaches not only jeopardize patient trust but also damage relationships with third-party organizations. But simply meeting minimum standards is no longer enough—stakeholders need to see strong systems in place that will prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
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