Northeastern Wins $19M Grant to Boost Healthcare Cybersecurity with Digital Twins
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has allocated $19 million to Northeastern University to advance digital twin technology for enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare through its UPGRADE program. This initiative aims to create detailed digital models of hospital networks, which will aid IT managers in understanding the impacts of cybersecurity measures and facilitate quicker identification and remediation of vulnerabilities. The development is expected to strengthen the autonomy of healthcare IT teams in defending against cyber threats, ultimately ensuring uninterrupted patient care. Collaborations with major healthcare providers like Michigan Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital highlight the project's potential for widespread application within the industry.
