Healthcare Resource Kit

Five Threats Facing Healthcare

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has identified these five threat scenarios as the most troubling ones impacting today's health sector. Use these guides to learn how to protect against them.

Attacks Against Interconnected Medical Devices

Discover how hackers can access your network, take control of your connected medical devices, and put your patients at risk.

Loss or Theft of Equipment and Data

Learn how to prevent sensitive patient data from potentially falling into the wrong hands when a device is lost or stolen.

Insider Accidental or Malicious Data Loss

Understand how data loss, whether by a careless mistake or malicious intent, can wreak havoc on your healthcare organization.

Social Engineering

Learn how to combat phishing and other social engineering threats against your staff and organization.

Ransomware

Understand malware that encrypts your organization's sensitive data and blocks your access to it until you pay a hefty ransom.

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Review our buyer's guide to implement security awareness training and deploy endpoint detection and response.

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To learn more about HHS’ guidance on cyber threats, , Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients.

$10.9M

the average cost of a healthcare data breach in 2023¹

133M

health records stolen, exposed, or impermissibly disclosed in 2023²

20% to 35%

increase in in-hospital mortality for patients admitted to a hospital undergoing a ransomware attack³

Care is Compromised

Medical services are disrupted, causing treatment delays, misdiagnoses, and even spikes in mortality rates.

Data is Breached

Sensitive patient data can be stolen and used for identity theft, blackmail, or sold online.

Finances Take a Hit

Ransom payments, recovery costs, and lost revenue are just a few of the financial hits. And don’t forget potential HIPAA fines.

Patients Lose Trust

Your reputation can suffer, and when that happens, your patients will go elsewhere for care.

Legal Backlash

Lawsuits from patients affected by a breach aren’t uncommon. You may also face regulatory penalties for non-compliance with data protection laws.

Operational Chaos

Accessing patient records, providing emergency care, and communicating among your staff becomes far more complex.

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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Take Action Now

Don't let the hackers in—you can build better defenses against relentless cyber threats with these straightforward yet powerful solutions and tactics:

Other Tactics

Establish Strong Policies

Enforce robust security policies for email, internet, and social media usage.

Employ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Add an extra layer of security with MFA, making it tougher for hackers to access data even if they get hold of login credentials.

Keep Track of Devices

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.

Adopt Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Utilize MDM solutions to manage mobile devices and remotely wipe their data if they're lost or stolen.

Segment Your Network

Isolate medical devices on separate, secure networks to limit access and reduce the risk of widespread infection.

Stay Up to Date

Keep all medical devices updated with the latest security patches and firmware.

Encrypt Your Data

Encrypt sensitive data on all devices. This is especially crucial if a device is lost or stolen.

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