Staffordshire and Shropshire Health Informatics Service (S&SHIS) has partnered with tech solutions provider Cisco to bolster its cybersecurity operations. Cisco’s system allows S&SHIS to link organisations’ digital systems together while ensuring data is protected. While this broadens the attack surface for cyber threats, Cisco’s system is focused on mitigating this risk and ensuring patient care data is protected. This includes methods to track network activity, identity and block unapproved device access, and isolate threats.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced