Security News > 2021 > November > Healthcare organizations at risk: The attack surface is expanding

Armis released data showing the increased security risk faced by healthcare organizations and patients as an increase in connected devices creates an expanded attack surface, putting the patient journey at risk.

The pitfalls of an expanded attack surface for healthcare organizations Increased cyber risk: 85% of IT professional respondents agreed they have seen increased cyber risk over the past 12 months.

30% of U.S. patients trust their best friends more with their sensitive healthcare information than they do healthcare organizations.

Healthcare organizations are taking steps toward a more secure environment: 86% of respondents stated that their organization has a CISO, and 95% of IT healthcare professionals believe their organization's connected devices are up-to-date with the latest software.

Organizations are putting their money where their mouth is: 52% of IT healthcare professionals believe their healthcare organization is allocating more than sufficient funds to secure its IT systems.

63% of IT healthcare professionals said that their organization has had to submit a cyber insurance claim, and that number is expected to rise along with the expanding attack surface.

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