The healthcare sector faces unique cybersecurity challenges due to factors like sectors’ size, technology restrictions, 24/7/365 operations, and regulatory scrutiny. Attacks on healthcare systems not only risk lives but also carry severe regulatory penalties. A compromised device can provide access to multiple systems, creating more scope for security gaps and vulnerabilities. The financial impact of breaches could be enormous, and healthcare has been the costliest industry for breaches since 2011.
US government wants to toughen up cybersecurity rules for healthcare organizations
US healthcare firms may have to adhere to new cybersecurity requirements proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services. The rules include routine vulnerability
