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Healthcare Cybersecurity: The Chronic Condition We Can’t Ignore

Cyber breaches in healthcare are compared to chronic diseases, needing continuous management and creating long-term complications. These include financial drains from lawsuits and security rehashes, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. The total cost of a healthcare data breach in 2024 averaged at $10.93 million. To manage these ongoing issues, a strategy called microsegmentation is being explored, which isolates compromised network areas, maintains operational continuity, and helps keep regulatory compliance.

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