Today’s cybercriminals are targeting a wide range of healthcare organizations without discrimination, seeking to profit from their illicit activities. This includes prominent hospital systems, rural hospitals and specialized children’s health institutions, which have recently become prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
In the event of a successful breach, these institutions face exorbitant ransom demands, often in the millions of dollars, and significant efforts are required to restore normal operations and to maintain continuity of care. Beyond the immediate financial impact and the potential effect on patients, victims of cyberattacks also suffer from reputational damage and lost opportunities. The aftermath of ransomware attacks leaves organizations struggling to return to their previous state, with little understanding of the underlying causes of their defensive shortcomings.
Meanwhile, cybercriminals continue to refine their techniques, leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to further augment their malware code and expand their illicit revenue streams.
At the same time, natural disasters are also growing in severity and frequency, which can threaten hospital operations at a time when the community may need the organization most. As these events and cyberattacks become more common, it’s important that healthcare organizations have a robust cyber resilience strategy in place to recover from successful breaches with minimal downtime, financial cost, and impact on workflows and patient care.
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