Search Tag: Patient data protection
2025 18 Nov
Cybersecurity is a significant and growing concern in healthcare, where sensitive data and essential operational systems are vulnerable to increasing cyber threats. Traditional security measures may not offer the necessary visibility into an organisation’s infrastructure, leaving it exposed to potential breaches and disruptions. Cybersecurity...Read more
2025 18 Nov
Cybersecurity is a significant and growing concern in healthcare, where sensitive data and essential operational systems are vulnerable to increasing cyber threats. Traditional security measures may not offer the necessary visibility into an organisation’s infrastructure, leaving it exposed to potential breaches and disruptions. Cybersecurity...Read more
2025 18 Oct
Digital transformation in healthcare has enhanced care but also increased cyber risks. With rising threats like ransomware, phishing and data breaches, clinical decision-making is jeopardised when patient data is compromised. Effective cybersecurity is now a clinical imperative, not just an IT concern, requiring robust systems, staff training and...Read more
2025 30 Sep
Healthcare organisations face persistent and sophisticated cyber threats that target systems holding sensitive clinical and operational data. Decoy environments known as honeypots have long helped security teams observe hostile behaviour and improve defences. First introduced in the 1980s, honeypots have matured from static traps into dynamic...Read more
2025 30 Sep
Healthcare organisations face persistent and sophisticated cyber threats that target systems holding sensitive clinical and operational data. Decoy environments known as honeypots have long helped security teams observe hostile behaviour and improve defences. First introduced in the 1980s, honeypots have matured from static traps into dynamic...Read more
2025 17 Sep
Healthcare is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence for clinical decision-making, diagnostics and patient engagement, which places unprecedented demands on the governance of the data that fuels these tools. High-value health information is increasingly targeted by cybercriminals while internal systems are being stretched to support interoperability,...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Healthcare organisations have become increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, exposing them to a growing range of cybersecurity risks. Penetration testing provides critical insights into where vulnerabilities exist and how effectively they are managed. Recent industry analysis shows that healthcare performs better than most sectors in limiting...Read more
2025 14 Jul
Cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organisations have risen sharply, with over 250 million records compromised in 2024 alone. The growing threat landscape has exposed the limitations of current defence strategies, which typically rely on fragmented systems to manage risk. These disconnected tools, while individually useful, fall short of providing...Read more
2025 14 Jul
Cyber-attacks targeting healthcare organisations have risen sharply, with over 250 million records compromised in 2024 alone. The growing threat landscape has exposed the limitations of current defence strategies, which typically rely on fragmented systems to manage risk. These disconnected tools, while individually useful, fall short of providing...Read more
2024 16 Dec
The healthcare sector continues to face escalating cyber threats, driven by its reliance on digital technologies and interconnected systems. With sensitive patient data and operational continuity at stake, the sector is an attractive target for cybercriminals. By 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to become a critical component in...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The healthcare sector stands at the forefront of technological innovation, with digital transformation profoundly transforming patient care and operational efficiency. However, this reliance on external vendors for critical services, such as electronic health records and telehealth platforms, has introduced significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities....Read more
2024 09 Dec
The healthcare sector stands at the forefront of technological innovation, with digital transformation profoundly transforming patient care and operational efficiency. However, this reliance on external vendors for critical services, such as electronic health records and telehealth platforms, has introduced significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities....Read more
2024 02 Dec
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is transforming diagnostics, patient care and operational efficiency. With rapid advancements and increasing adoption, AI promises revolutionary benefits, from enhanced diagnostic accuracy to optimised administrative processes. However, this progress comes with heightened cybersecurity...Read more
2024 04 Nov
Managing user identities and access control effectively is a critical aspect of maintaining robust security in healthcare. Due to the sensitive nature of healthcare data, protecting systems from unauthorised access is essential. Proper identity lifecycle management ensures that healthcare organisations safeguard patient information, stay compliant...Read more
2024 21 Oct
In an era where healthcare organisations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, introducing new legislation to fortify cybersecurity measures is critical. The Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, proposed by Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, seeks to establish mandatory cybersecurity standards for healthcare providers,...Read more
2024 21 Oct
In an era where healthcare organisations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, introducing new legislation to fortify cybersecurity measures is critical. The Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, proposed by Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, seeks to establish mandatory cybersecurity standards for healthcare providers,...Read more