Securing Our Healthcare Infrastructure

We don't typically think of healthcare as infrastructure, but the functioning of our healthcare facilities is just as essential as that of our roads and utilities. Because of this criticality, healthcare systems require 100% uptime, a necessity that is vulnerable to the reality of cyber threats.

According to the FBI's Internet Crime Report, the healthcare industry reported 444 cyber-related incidents in 2024, the most out of any critical infrastructure industry. Despite this reality, many hospitals and health systems feel unprepared to respond and recover from these threats. The Travelers Risk Index survey found that only 51% of healthcare respondents were confident their organizations have best practices in place to prevent or mitigate a cyber event. Key challenges driving this lack of confidence include: Continue reading