The Australian Medical Association recently attended a Cyber Security Town Hall, bringing together industry and government to discuss cybersecurity strategies and threats to the health sector. Healthcare has been identified as a prime target for cyber espionage with foreign actors often seeking sensitive research data and intellectual trial data. The lack of preparedness in the health sector is a concern, with the government now encouraging and equipping healthcare providers with tools to manage and mitigate potential cyber threats.

The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing