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Check Point ’ s new research shows that the healthcare industry is under increasing strain from cyberattacks and poor cyber-hygiene . The company is now calling for organisations to improve and provides five key elements that every business should have to ensure maximum security .
CHECK POINT CALLS FOR THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR TO IMPROVE ITS SECURITY HYGIENE
Check Point Software Technologies , a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally , is warning the healthcare sector that it needs to urgently increase its cybersecurity defences .
Recent data from the company reported that the industry has experienced a 78 % year-on-year increase in attacks globally , with an average of 1,426 attempted breaches per week – a concerning statistic given the criticality of health services .
In its latest Security Report , Check Point identified that this hyperfocus on disrupting our national infrastructure stems not only from the appeal of gaining access to our most sensitive data and medical records but also from the guarantee of media coverage . Both factors put victims under immense pressure , increasing the likelihood that a high ransom fee will be paid .
Specifically in the Middle East , the healthcare sector is the most impacted industry with an average of 3068 weekly attacks per organisation
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