Healthcare data breaches are becoming more frequent and severe, with 133 million patient records stolen in 2023 alone. These breaches not only impact patient privacy but also pose regulatory and reputational risks to organizations. This was exemplified by the Summit Pathology data breach, originating from a phishing email, affecting 1.8 million patients’ data. To prevent such breaches, adopting a proactive, zero-trust approach, utilizing tools such as Data Detection and Response and Content Disarm and Reconstruction is vital in safeguarding sensitive data.
Cyber Essentials NHS and Healthcare Organisations
The UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme provides organisations with technical security controls to protect against common cyber threats. It’s particularly crucial for the NHS and
