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The recent cyberattack on hospital systems is deeply concerning. The impact on patient care and the potential for compromised data is alarming. We need stronger cybersecurity measures to protect our healthcare infrastructure. Our hospitals are already struggling with the financial crisis for various reasons, and the growing number of cyber-attacks is adding even more pressure. This incident highlights the urgent need for heightened security measures in our healthcare sector. As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. It's imperative for hospitals and healthcare organizations to stay one step ahead, constantly updating their systems, training their staff, and implementing robust cybersecurity protocols. #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #PatientCare #DataProtection #HealthcareInfrastructure #CyberThreats #SecurityAlert https://lnkd.in/gvUgTnFK
Right on Muhammad; it takes a holistic approach to create a state of readiness. Expect more training and more projects to stay one step ahead. Thanks for sharing.
Ron Goren
7mo
It's never only about the solution/Cyber software but rather a combination of the solution and the talent. More often than not, large organizations have the budget and the means to purchase many best-of-breed solutions. Still, they don't have the capacity or available resources to extract any value from those solutions.
Peter Sopczak
7mo
The healthcare industry needs a lot of work with regards to information security, but not an impossible task. It will take a high level of resiliency along with the right get-well plan with cybersecurity initiatives and targeted employee training. We need to pool our resources to protect the industry thst saves lives.
Rob Ayala
7mo
The most important part of the article: “Studies have shown that downtime from hospital cyberattacks correlates with patients having higher mortality rates.” Life. We are not just lucky. We are not just skilled. We are not just prepared. We will take a lot of all of it to preserve life.
With the recent attacks on Microsoft, I have somewhat resigned myself to the eventual cyberattack. If Microsoft can’t afford, predict or prepare for an attack, how can any health system. Rather than avoidance, I think we need to be ready for when one happens. How do we avoid the negative impacts with better business continuity planning.
Adam W. Hawkins
7mo
The multistate impact has significant implications for diversions and care management. Coordinating with that many sister hospitals and partners is a difficult logistical challenge.
👏 Absolutely crucial issue! How do you suggest healthcare facilities effectively balance patient care and cybersecurity in the face of evolving threats? 🏥💻 #HealthcareSecurity #CyberThreats 🤔
Sr systems Analyst/Project Manager
7moAnyone who works security knows that you need both a good security defense as well as a plan for an eventual hack. The strength of technology is the same as its weakness, it is constantly improving and changing. Stronger security means that there will eventually be stronger attacks as they are symbiotic in nature. One exists to improve the other. It’s the age old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg.