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.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but