Healthcare is the Biggest Cyberattack Target

TORONTO - April 15, 2021 - PRLog -- The healthcare industry is at risk as healthcare is the biggest cyberattack target for cyber criminals and hackers worldwide.

Patient Information Is Worth A lot

Healthcare facilities including hospitals and clinics store an incredible amount of patient data.  This is extremely confidential data that is worth a lot of money to cyber criminals that they can sell it on easily on the dark web therefore making the healthcare industry the biggest cybersecurity target.

Medical Devices Are Not Secure

Medical devices are there to help save lives but with all the innovations in healthcare technology these days, these devices are becoming increasingly hard to manage. Medical devices like technically advanced insulin pumps, x-ray, and defibrillators play a critical role in healthcare these days.

Control Remote Staff and Work from Home (WFH)

Remote workers are nothing new but with the addition of work from home (wfh), now organizations have challenges. Collaboration is key in the healthcare industry as many units work together to provide the best solution for every patient.  As healthcare is spread out and people need access to information they are often working remotely from different devices.

Resistance to New Technology

The healthcare industry is busy and employ some of the busiest staff in the most demanding industry. They tend to work long hours and shifts with tight deadlines and high pressure.

Educate Healthcare Staff

Healthcare and medical staff are trained to deal with a lot of high-pressure situations which usually does not leave much time for education in cyber security.

Healthcare and medical organizations have a responsibility to react to the latest cyber security threats to keep their patient data secure.  It is very important to allocate a budget and invest in the right solution for your organization.

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