It is imperative for healthcare organizations to move forward from the basic security compliance toward securing crucial data and vulnerable systems.
FREMONT, CA: Compliance is a leading concern in the healthcare landscape. The data breach incidents reveal that even the organizations implementing the basic security compliance are not beyond the reach of cybercriminals. Healthcare facilities serve as crucial data hotspots for hackers on account of the vast troves of sensitive patient information.
In their rush to avoid penalties, healthcare organizations often forget the true purpose of security compliance. The international and national standards of compliance serve as the most basic walls against cybercriminals. However, adhering to the basic security standards cannot help organizations in thwarting the sophisticated cyberattacks bolstered by emerging technology.
As the incorporation of the internet of things (IoT) increases, so is the scope for cyberattackers. The rising incidents of data breaches are awakening healthcare organizations to the adversity of cyberattacks. However, moving from awareness toward the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures goes a long way in thwarting data breaches.
Healthcare organizations across the world are adopting electronic health records (EHRs) and BYOD programs to streamline their operations. However, most of them fail to consider the vulnerability of their endpoints. According to a report by Carbon Black, its healthcare clients witnessed an average of 8.2 attempted cyberattacks per endpoint in each month of the year 2018.
Endpoint vulnerability is being exploited by cybercriminals to shut down or compromise the crucial operations of a healthcare organization, including patient records and other critical systems. Hence, it is imperative for healthcare organizations to consider their connected assets, including electronic health record systems, medical devices, and payment processing systems, as potential targets for cybercriminals to launch their attacks.
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