KMsoft Newsletter, August 2024
Mitigating Cyber Threats in UK Healthcare
Recent advancements in digital technology have brought great benefits to healthcare organisations and patients by enabling the streamlining of data management and the improvement of patient care. However, this digitisation has also introduced heightened cyber security risks and threats.?Gartner?predicted in 2022 that 45% of organisations will have experienced a supply chain cyber attack by 2025.
Healthcare organisations must remain vigilant against key cyber security risks that could impact operations and compromise patient data. Below are some steps that healthcare providers can take to mitigate potential risks.
Measures for Mitigating Risks
Educating and Training Staff
Educating staff on recognising and identifying potential risks, along with providing regular training sessions, can significantly help prevent potential future cyber security threats.
Patch Management
Patch management and regular software updates should be prioritised by healthcare organisations. Keeping software up to date enables organisations to address known vulnerabilities, minimising the risk of exploitation by cyber criminals.
Incident Response Planning
Incident response plans are crucial for promptly responding to cyber attacks. Regular testing of these plans is essential, as readiness can mitigate the impact of an attack and expedite recovery for healthcare organisations.
Safety Audit Conducting
Regular safety audits empower healthcare organisations to identify and rectify potential weaknesses in their cyber security infrastructure. These evaluations strengthen organisations’ defences against continually advancing threats.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhances security when accessing clinical systems and data by requiring multiple forms of verification prior to granting access, therefore reducing the likelihood of unauthorised entry and safeguarding sensitive information.
Read our blog post to learn more about current cyber threats currently facing the UK healthcare sector and measures to mitigate potential risks.
Interested in the above blog post? Why not check out this blog post to further explore how inventory management systems can improve healthcare facility operations and patient outcomes.
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Industry News & Updates
The reality of data risk in public services has been highlighted following the recent cyber attack on the NHS. With the sheer amount of data stored and shared across the healthcare ecosystem, patient data is at greater risk of breaches and cyber threats.
Read this article to find out how logical data management can help to minimise data risk and improve the quality of services healthcare providers can offer.
This blog post explores NHS England's 2024/2025 Operational Planning Guidance and Priorities, released earlier this year, highlighting the urgent need for recovering core services, improving productivity, and supporting the workforce.
Read our blog post to learn more.
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