IT Security for U.S. Healthcare Providers: Five Must-Knows for 2024–2025
The IDC Perspective highlights the critical need for U.S. healthcare providers to enhance IT security amid rising cyberthreats, emphasizing the importance of strategic investments in areas like identity management, data loss prevention, and advanced encryption. With a significant portion of providers planning to increase IT security spending, the document underscores the urgency of adopting comprehensive, multilayered security strategies to protect sensitive patient data and ensure operational continuity."In an era of escalating cyberthreats, having the right digital defenses in healthcare are not just optional; they are a matter of patient trust and organizational survival," says Mutaz Shegewi, senior research director, IDC Health Insights.
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What Are Healthcare Providers Doing About IT Security?
Do IT and LOB Have Differing Priorities on IT Security?
Are There Differences in How Different Care Settings Prioritize IT Security?
Are There Differences in IT Security Priorities Based on Organizational Size?
Where Should Healthcare Providers Invest in IT Security?
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