The High Stakes Of Healthcare Cybersecurity: Preventing The Next Big Breach
VOTIRO, Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
In 2024, there's more than one healthcare crisis to look out for. In this case, it's cyber attacks - which have been on the rise and increased 136% over the last year alone.
Of course, this doesn't even include the number of massive healthcare breaches that have happened just this year. All in all, these breaches are stealing more data than ever and causing widespread damage, costing healthcare organizations an average of $11 million per breach.
The latest breaches have targeted Ascension Healthcare, which operates 140 hospitals across 19 states. This attack disrupted operations, forcing ambulances to be diverted and limiting patient access to services. In this article, we explore what caused this incident and provide actionable guidance on keeping your healthcare organization from becoming the next statistic.