The European Commission’s new focus will be strengthening the EU’s healthcare sector against cyber-attacks, with a 100-day plan to initiate implementation of cybersecurity regulations. Cost of a health data breach stands at an average of €8.4m ($8.9m), with priority placed on hospitals and healthcare providers, most of which have not conducted a security risk assessment. Precise details of the healthcare cyber-action plan, however, are not yet defined.
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
