- The health care industry has received a commendable “B+” grade in cybersecurity from SecurityScorecard, indicating stronger security practices than anticipated. The assessment focused on the top 500 health care companies, predominantly pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, highlighting their generally robust security measures. Despite this positive rating, the report underscores persistent vulnerabilities, as exemplified by recent incidents like the Change Healthcare cyberattack. SecurityScorecard emphasizes the criticality of addressing supply chain risks to prevent systemic failures across health care sectors. While larger, publicly traded companies typically exhibit higher security standards, vulnerabilities remain across the board, necessitating ongoing vigilance to mitigate the risk of breaches and their potential impact on patient data and operational continuity within the health care market. (Article here)
July 16, 2024
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