Organizational, technological resilience combined defeat the disease that is cybercrime
When IT disasters strike, it can become a matter of life and death for healthcare organizations – and criminals know it.
We’re not exaggerating the risks: In 2024 a successful ransomware attack on a Texas trauma hospital saw it turn away ambulances – and that was just one of hundreds of known ransomware infections at US hospitals.
“The key lesson is that healthcare providers must integrate cybersecurity into broader resilience planning, leveraging real-time intelligence and collaboration to stay ahead of threats,” said Errol Weiss, CSO of Health-ISAC, US nonprofit that provides infosec advice and resources to healthcare organizations. “Information-sharing networks play a crucial role in helping hospitals and healthcare organizations learn from incidents and strengthen their defenses,” he added.
