A cyber attack at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust disrupted hospital systems and forced the cancellation of outpatient appointments. This comes amidst a series of cyber attacks on NHS services, including the exposure of patient data on the dark web in March 2024. Future safeguards include the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and updated cyber resilience framework, while NHS trusts are bolstering their defences against cyber crime.
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
