In the face of rising ransomware attacks on healthcare organisations, Armand Kruger, head of cybersecurity at NEC XON, is urging the need for proactive measures – such as employing continuous threat exposure management systems and engaging competent managed security providers – to enhance cybersecurity. Collaborative efforts with Government agencies, private organisations, and industry leaders are also recommended. A privileged access model, minimising external exposure, and multi-factor authentication are among the key actions suggested.
