The Pulse of Security

“Healthcare is increasingly reliant upon technology, whether interconnected systems or online platforms to deliver vital services, but with that reliance comes growing cyber threats. In fact, recent research from Check Point Software shows that the Healthcare Sector experienced an average of around 2,000 cyber-attacks per week in the second quarter of this year, increasing by 15 percent compared to last year. That puts healthcare in third place just behind education and military as one of the most targeted sectors.

“Hackers target hospitals not just because they are gold mine of data but because many facilities are easy targets operating on outdated systems and devices. Needless to say, this is a very serious issue. Cyber-attacks are not just about accessing health insurance information and medical records, but they can force hospitals to shut down critical systems, putting patient care and even lives at risk.

“So how do we navigate this, how can we protect our systems while still embracing innovation in healthcare?

Lara Habib, Senior Presenter, Alarabiya News Channel

Listen to Richard Staynings, Junaid Nabi, and Mike Fell as they explore the challenges facing healthcare and suggest ways in which the industry can better protect itself from a growing wave of cyber-attacks in this 30-minute panel discussion at the Global Cybersecurity Forum 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia today.

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