A cybersecurity incident caused a IT outage at UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas on Sept.27, 2024, redirecting patients to other facilities. In 2024 alone, 386 cyberattacks disrupted healthcare organizations. A Ponemon and Proofpoint report revealed 92% of health institutions faced cyberattacks within 12 months. Security experts identify factors including the sufficiency of resources, interconnected systems, and prioritization of patient care over security making healthcare systems “soft targets” for hackers.
Asan Medical Center reaches Stage 7 of INFRAM24
Seoul’s Asan Medical Center (AMC) is the first hospital in Asia-Pacific to achieve Stage 7 of HIMSS’ INFRAM24, validating its IT infrastructure maturity in cybersecurity
