Cybersecurity - Protecting Information For Normal Functioning Of Healthcare Establishments

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The proliferation of technology has eased things in the healthcare sector like any other, but security threats have also invaded the health space. Cybersecurity in the health space has become a cause for concern in the industry and the public.

Since the past few years, hacking and other information technology-related crimes have risen, and healthcare facilities struggle to combat the menace. Data breaches in the healthcare industry saw a record in 2015 and have been steadily rising since then.

The ongoing pandemic only exposed the healthcare industry to cybersecurity concerns and how the industry needs to be resilient in times of crisis like this, and even otherwise. The past years have seen a whopping rise in ransomware, malware, and other cyberattacks. It has thus become pertinent for healthcare providers to be more vigilant and adopt technologies to prevent hacking. Ransomware is not just financially detrimental to the healthcare establishment, but the loss of data can also put the patient’s life at risk.
Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security ...
... Agency (CISA) warned private and public healthcare sectors of ransomware attacks during holidays.

Several cybersecurity technologies are now available to keep cyber attackers in the health space at bay. Cybersecurity in healthcare protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. To strengthen cybersecurity, healthcare establishments need to approach informatics professionals who manage and protect data. It is no wonder then that career in health informatics is one of the most sought-after careers. But it is only of late that governments and healthcare organizations began taking steps to contain cybercrimes in healthcare. The healthcare industry is vulnerable to cyberattacks, and its ignorance has triggered off more attacks.

On this backdrop, we chose few cybersecurity companies that ensure healthcare establishments function smoothly through prevention, detection, and mitigation against cyberattacks. Our latest edition of Insights Care – [10 Best Cybersecurity Companies in Healthcare for 2021](https://magazines.insightscare.com/10-Best-Cyber-Security-Companies-in-Healthcare-For-2021-July2021/) highlights the ever-growing threats and solutions to prevent them in the healthcare segment.

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