Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks. Specifically, healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) are the top target for data breaches, accounting for 73% of all such incidents[1]. Ransomware is another type of attack the healthcare sector frequently falls victim to, impacting more than 30% of HDOs in the last year[2].
Cyberattacks on healthcare providers can have extremely severe consequences due to the nature of the industry’s operations. Further, the traditional healthcare environment is becoming increasingly complex and reliant on technology such as IoT, providing more entry points to HDOs. Hence, as healthcare becomes more exposed, healthcare IoT security measures need to be amplified, and Zero Trust (ZT) is often the solution.
Adopting a zero trust approach will enhance security posture of the healthcare industry.