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Stronger Cybersecurity in Healthcare Starts with Smart Policy

Cybersecurity in healthcare is crucial for maintaining patient safety, and such risks can only be addressed through supportive legislation and robust security measures. Healthcare providers, especially those in underserved regions, face challenges such as limited budgets, outdated infrastructure, and constant cyber threats. Cyberattacks can cause severe disruptions, delaying diagnoses and treatment, and causing financial crises for hospitals. Stronger cybersecurity policies and more government support, along with risk mitigation practices such as passwordless authentication and secure third-party access, should form the foundation of healthcare security infrastructure.

Source: medcitynews.com –

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