Increasing Healthcare Security Behind and Beyond the Firewall

The healthcare industry remains the top target for cyberattacks, with breaches causing severe financial, operational, and even fatal consequences. In 2024, ransomware groups like Blackcat have orchestrated large-scale attacks, disrupting patient care and costing providers up to $1 billion daily. Despite these threats, many healthcare organizations remain reactive rather than proactive, with over a third unprepared for cyberattacks. Unauthorized access, particularly through stolen credentials and a lack of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), continues to be the primary entry point for attackers. Strengthening identity and access management is critical to mitigating these risks and improving healthcare cybersecurity.

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