Cybersecurity in healthcare has entered a new era. Threats have become more frequent, more sophisticated and more intertwined with patient care than ever before.
When a successful cyberattack happens, the hidden costs of operational disruption and delayed treatment can pile up and have a significant impact on patient care and safety. A cyberattack on a healthcare organization today isn’t just a breach, it’s an impediment to care with severe real-world consequences.
In the first quarter of this year, organizations in North America faced an average of 1,357 cyberattacks per week, according to Check Point Research. Globally, that number was 1,925 attacks per week. Healthcare is the second-most-targeted industry in the U.S. and the top industry impacted by ransomware attacks worldwide.
But here’s the truth healthcare leaders need to hear: Resilience is within reach.
