We must protect our critical infrastructure. In 2023, the healthcare sector reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector, and attacks involving ransomware against the healthcare sector were up nearly 130%. Imagine the potential ramifications in small, rural hospitals.
To help, Microsoft Corp., announced a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. Working with The White House, the American Hospital Assn., and the National Rural Health Assn., the Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals will offer free and low-cost technology services for hospitals, along with free training and support.
Here is how this can help:
- Guard against cybersecurity attacks.
- Allow hospitals to balance limited resources as threats increase.
- Enable procedures to continue, ensuring care for those living in rural areas.
Looking to the future, cyberattacks across all industries will rise. Businesses need to be diligent in ensuring protection. Our critical infrastructure must be secure—and this is one step toward ensuring rural hospitals are protected.