Healthcare
Lack of Awareness
Typically nurses to caregivers, CEOs to surgeons, the majority of healthcare workers are not trained in safety protocols. This makes the infrastructure particularly sensitive to insider threats and vulnerabilities from third parties.
Ransomware
Ransomware attacks against energy companies around the world are typically aimed at causing these companies to suffer enormous financial losses. In addition to high ransom demands, time spent patching threats and protecting data, and time wasted navigating the threat landscape.
Insider Threats
With more than 30% of people now working remotely, connections to unsecured networks will be established. While some attacks are vindictive, the problem within Finance is that many employees / insiders are totally unaware that they are a threat in the first place.
The healthcare sector is vulnerable to all known forms of cyberattacks. As technology evolves and the infrastructure behind medical organizations grows, so do cyber threats. Whether it's malware, ransomware, DDos, phishing or insider threats. The implications of an attack in healthcare are far reaching, not only because of the financial losses involved, but also the ramifications of the loss of data with respect to sensitive patient information and research.
Healthcare organizations need to have strategies in place to mitigate industry-specific cyber threats. To protect patient data, research, processes and the infrastructure we rely on so much.
Healthcare institutions need to take cyber risks seriously. Not only must the strategies be placed internally, but the training of all employees must be actively encouraged. Educating members about cyber risks, knowing how to recognize threats and protect devices will instill a culture of awareness. Not only should the strategies be implemented internally, but the training of all staff should be actively encouraged. Especially when it comes to ransomware and phishing.
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