HHS Intensifies Cybersecurity Efforts Amid Surge in Healthcare Ransomware Attacks
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is enhancing its cybersecurity measures to address the growing threat of cyber attacks on healthcare organizations, evidenced by a 128% rise in ransomware incidents in 2023. HHS is implementing a four-pronged strategy to strengthen cyber incident response, which includes setting voluntary performance goals, providing resources to promote these standards, and creating a centralized cybersecurity support hub. Deputy director Brian Mazanec noted that progress has already been made with the publication of healthcare-specific cybersecurity goals and emphasized the agency's commitment to improving collaboration with government and private sector partners.
