Healthcare’s PC workstations are vulnerable to cyberattacks, says Brennen Reynolds, VP of Global Sales Engineering & Professional Services at Absolute Security. He explained that despite updates, security controls often fail, endangering thousands of devices to potential ransomware. Adding to the problem is the lack of cybersecurity talent and resources in healthcare. Reynolds advocates for hardware-level security that reinstalls itself even after a wipeout, providing constant protection. This strategy, coupled with AI and automation, can relieve burdened IT teams.

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