Technical debt in healthcare, the result of using outdated technology, limits the visibility of vulnerabilities within systems, making it harder to mitigate threats. While upgrading is challenging due to a lack of oversight of enterprise-wide infrastructure, it’s crucial to prioritize this process by conducting a deep-dive gap analysis and focusing on critical systems first. Benefits of reducing technical debt include enhanced security, fewer attack vectors, and faster problem resolution. Modern infrastructure also enables better device management and anomaly detection.
NHS suppliers required to meet robust measures under Cyber Bill
The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill plans, seeking to bolster public service cyber defences, especially for the NHS. The legislation,
