Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Healthcare & the Future

The last week of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month spotlights the healthcare industry and the future of connected devices. The healthcare industry is increasingly relying upon internet-connected devices and solutions to improve patient care, organizational efficiency, speed of crisis response, and much more. The emergence of telemedicine, digital health records, internet-connected medical devices, patient wellness apps, and an increasing amount of third parties entering the health supply chain has created many benefits, but has also exposed the industry to vulnerabilities that cyber criminals regularly attempt to exploit.

We ask you to think about the healthcare industry (hospitals, care facilities) and consumer (telemedicine patients), implications of internet-connected device use and what steps both can take do to their part and #BeCyberSmart.

Did You Know?

• The global IoT healthcare market is expected to reach $14 billion by 2024. (Zion Market Research)
• Hospitals are at the top of the list of industries most vulnerable to cyber attacks. (Moody’s Investors Service)
• The total telemedicine market in the United States is predicted to reach $22 billion in 2022. (Statista Research)

As we close Cybersecurity Awareness Month we should also take a look towards the future of connected devices. This week look at how technological innovations, such as 5G, might impact consumers’ and business’ online experiences (e.g. faster speeds and data transmission, larger attack surface for hackers), as well as how people/infrastructure can adapt to the continuous evolution of connected devices moving forward. No matter what the future holds, however, every user needs to be empowered to do their part.

Did You Know?
 

• It is predicted that 70 percent of light-duty vehicles and trucks will be connected to the Internet by 2023. (Statista Research)
• The IoT devices market is anticipated to reach $1.1 trillion by 2026. (Fortune Business Insights)
• 5G coverage is forecast to reach 45 percent of the world’s population by end of 2024. (Ericsson)

Are you a Manufacturer?
 

Did you know that manufacturers are at an increased risk of cyber threats due to COVID-19? According to a new whitepaper from the NAM your company may be more vulnerable to cyberattacks during the pandemic. Here is what you can do about it.

And don't forget to contact us for help or visit our member directory to find local businesses, like DataPrivia, who can help!

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