Previously, we’ve discussed how cyber vulnerabilities are among the top threats that affect organizations today, and we have also discussed how one of the most effective responses to those vulnerabilities is to embark on a maturity journey in establishing a vulnerability management program for the organization. Healthcare is among those organizations that need to be seriously thinking about mature vulnerability management — not only for cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance purposes, but also for the sake of each patient’s privacy, and, sometimes, their life.
What is Vulnerability Management and How Important is it to Healthcare?
Organizations should strive for a vulnerability management program to include the identification, classification, prioritization, remediation, and mitigation of software vulnerabilities across the organization.
By implementing mature vulnerability management programs with the right tools and expertise across the healthcare sector, providers will be better able to manage that risk and keep themselves, sensitive information, and other data, secure.
The Consequences of Poor Vulnerability Management in Healthcare
Healthcare institutions are…
