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Strengthening Cybersecurity

Transforming in the Age of Healthcare Digitalization

By Brian White, Co-Founder of DoorSpace

Healthcare and technology increasingly intersect in today’s world, and cybersecurity has become a
primary concern for many companies. However, the recent attack on Change Healthcare serves as a
harsh reminder of the vulnerabilities facing the healthcare sector. Most healthcare organizations, from
small clinics to major hospitals, face significant risks. It's not a question of if, but when a major breach
will occur. As healthcare continues to integrate more deeply with digital technologies, the imperative to
bolster cybersecurity measures has never been more urgent.

Understanding the Risks

It is no secret that healthcare organizations hold a lot of sensitive data, including personal health
information (PHI), payment details, and personal identification numbers; not to mention the particularly
vulnerable information of the workers themselves. This makes healthcare organizations prime, and
sometimes vulnerable, targets for cyberattacks. The ramifications of such breaches are severe, ranging
from financial loss to significant reputational damage, and most critically, risks to patient safety.

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