Black Kite’s annual Third Party Breach Report reveals that “silent breaches” through interconnected ecosystems were a major cybersecurity risk in 2024. The study shows over half of disclosed breaches involved unauthorized network access, with ransomware making up 66.7% of known attacks. Also, the healthcare industry accounted for 41.2% of third-party breaches. The report emphasizes the need for improved cybersecurity practices amid increasing reliance on software platforms and third-party vendor relationships.
The True Cost of Focusing on Cost Instead of Cost-Effectiveness
When payors consider only the cost of the medication and not the cost and risk to the patient, doctor, and healthcare system, the irony is
