“ The scale of NHS operations , legacy issues from the COVID-19 pandemic and the large numbers of people awaiting treatment , exacerbates the sector ’ s vulnerabilities ”
DAVID EMM PRINCIPAL SECURITY RESEARCHER , KASPERSKY
Putting healthcare in a better position Improving the security posture of healthcare providers is a big , but not impossible , task . It starts with managing the vast attack surface modern healthcare providers operate .
“ To enhance cyber resilience , healthcare organisations should adopt a zero-trust security model ,” explains David .
This approach emphasises strict identity verification and access controls .
By implementing zero-trust principles , healthcare providers can ensure ‘ least-privileged ’ access to users , devices and applications , thereby reducing the risk of unauthorised access