In healthcare, critical services are often run by third-party vendors, presenting potential cybersecurity threats. Many high-profile incidents highlight the vulnerability of such services, especially those managing sensitive data. It’s suggested that healthcare organisations view cybersecurity as a mission-critical concern, conduct thorough risk assessments, build in system redundancies, and regularly test incident response and recovery plans. Policymakers should also encourage a protective approach and foster collaboration among healthcare providers, vendors, and cybersecurity experts.
M&S issues update as crippling nationwide IT outage still ongoing – The Sun
Marks & Spencer (M&S) halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack, leading to a 5% drop in share price. Physical
