Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare systems are a growing threat, increasing the risks during critical care “golden hour”. Attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities could paralyze hospital operations, eroding precious time for patient care. Factors such as the homogeneity of electronic medical record vendors, vendor lock-ins with legacy systems, and increased interconnectivity contribute to these vulnerabilities. Hence, healthcare organizations need to adopt resilient, flexible architectures, strengthen identity and access management, and modify relationships with vendors while prioritizing both innovation and security.
Health care cybersecurity focuses on privacy protection, not attacks
Healthcare data privacy laws appear inadequate for protecting living patients’ information, allowing cyberattacks to risk lives and close healthcare facilities. A single data breach such
