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1 https://securityintelligence.com/articles/cost-of-a-data-breach-2023-healthcare-industry-impacts/
2 https://www.hipaajournal.com/healthcare-data-breach-statistics/
3 https://www.npr.org/2023/10/20/1207367397/ransomware-attacks-against-hospitals-put-patients-lives-at-risk-researchers-say
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Enforce robust security policies for email, internet, and social media usage.
Add an extra layer of security with MFA, making it tougher for hackers to access data even if they get hold of login credentials.
Maintain an inventory of all devices. Ensure strict data-wiping procedures are in place for any that go missing or reach the end of their service.
Utilize MDM solutions to manage mobile devices and remotely wipe their data if they're lost or stolen.
Isolate medical devices on separate, secure networks to limit access and reduce the risk of widespread infection.
Keep all medical devices updated with the latest security patches and firmware.
Encrypt sensitive data on all devices. This is especially crucial if a device is lost or stolen.
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