Recent cyberattacks have highlighted the vulnerability of the healthcare sector worldwide, with risks to both patients' sensitive data and the security of healthcare infrastructures. Ransomware paralyzes hospitals, data sales on the dark web expose vital information, and the vulnerability of connected medical devices is another major threat.
In this context, Gary Penolver, CTO of Quod Orbis, a London-based cybersecurity company part of Deda, emphasizes the fragility of the sector's digital infrastructure. According to Penolver, outdated healthcare technology can no longer be protected with traditional patching methods, and vulnerable IoT systems increase the attack surface. To counter this growing threat, it is essential that healthcare organizations demand stricter security standards from suppliers and adopt proactive measures such as continuous monitoring and attack surface management, to protect patient data and prevent potentially catastrophic breaches. At Deda, we are active in the healthcare sector and help companies in this field tackle challenges proactively and swiftly with all the necessary IT solutions.