The EU Commission has presented an action plan to build a cyber shield around EU hospitals and healthcare providers, following 309 major cyberattacks in 2023. The plan includes creating a support center for hospitals and a rapid response service. Despite calls for greater cybersecurity investment, concerns persist over imbalances between public and private facilities and the lack of security specialists. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) will develop a pan-European cybersecurity center and early-warning service by 2026.
OCR Announces Proposed Updates to HIPAA Security Rule, Raises the Bar for Healthcare Cybersecurity
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule, seeking to enhance cybersecurity in
