In both cybersecurity and patient care, seconds matter, especially in an emergency. Just like doctors and nurses move fast when a patient’s life is on the line, cybersecurity teams have to act quickly to stop threats before they get out of hand. That’s why being fast, precise, and prepared matters as much in the SOC as it does in the ER.
When systems go down or are inaccessible, treatment gets delayed, leading to potentially life-threatening consequences. The entire community can be affected as patients are diverted to facilities that may not be nearby or lack the necessary resources to handle the surge. And then there are the costs associated with downtime: On average, downtime caused by ransomware attacks costs U.S. healthcare systems almost $2 million per day.
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