Today, Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance company, and Ponemon Institute, an IT security research organization, announced the results of their third annual survey. On the impact of cybersecurity in healthcare. report found Disruption of patient care due to cyberattacks has increased by 77% since last year.
One of the key findings from the report, Cyber Anxiety in Healthcare: Costs and Impact on Patient Safety and Care in 2024, is that 92 percent of health systems surveyed have experienced at least one cyber attack in the past 12 months. experienced an attack, up from 88 percent in 2023.
According to a press release posted on Proofpoint's website, 56% of organizations surveyed reported that delays in procedures and tests led to worse patient outcomes, and 53% reported increased complications from medical procedures. I am doing it. 28% of organizations reported an increase in patient mortality, a 5% increase from 2023. Study finds that supply chain attacks are most likely to impact patient care.
“The healthcare industry appears to be increasingly recognizing the importance that cybersecurity plays in patient outcomes. On average, IT budgets are increasing and budgets are ensuring organizations' cybersecurity posture is fully effective. “Few IT practitioners are citing this as a challenge,” Larry Ponemon, president and founder of the Ponemon Institute, said in a statement.
The report surveyed 648 information technology and security professional organizations.
