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ADVANCING HEALTHCARE CYBERSECURITY : EMBRACING FULL SPECTRUM OF ZERO TRU
Jaye Tilson , Field CTO , HPE Aruba and Martin Mascarenhas , Customer Engagement Director , Xalient , make the case for ‘ pivotal ’ Zero Trust platforms .
The healthcare industry , which is entrusted with people ’ s most sensitive data , is no stranger to cyber-attacks and breaches . This is supported by statements made on behalf of the American Hospital Association revealing that healthcare cyberattacks in 2023 affected more than 100 million people .
With the healthcare industry collecting medical records , financial information and even critical patient monitoring data , it is no wonder that the industry is seen as a goldmine of data for cyber criminals , with breaches inflicting unimaginable harm .
On the back of this , the healthcare sector faces formidable challenges in safeguarding sensitive data .
Given the wealth of personal and critical information held by healthcare entities , the imperative for robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated .
Zero Trust Network Access ( ZTNA ) platforms are pivotal in this regard as they encompass a comprehensive approach to security .
Moreover , Identity and Access Management ( IAM ), including Identity Governance and Administration
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