Cyber breaches in healthcare are compared to chronic diseases, needing continuous management and creating long-term complications. These include financial drains from lawsuits and security rehashes, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. The total cost of a healthcare data breach in 2024 averaged at $10.93 million. To manage these ongoing issues, a strategy called microsegmentation is being explored, which isolates compromised network areas, maintains operational continuity, and helps keep regulatory compliance.
Why Healthcare Organisations Have To Act Decisively In The Shadow Of New HIPAA Updates
The recent amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) represent a significant overhaul in healthcare data privacy, addressing the need to protect