Are European healthcare systems ready for the cyber threat?

The war in Ukraine has heightened concerns about cybersecurity threats in healthcare. Hackers have increasingly targeted healthcare organizations, posing risks to electronic health records and patient safety. Healthcare professionals often prioritize patient care over cybersecurity, creating vulnerabilities. Data breaches are particularly critical as they target large databases with valuable personal information. Financing cybersecurity in healthcare and adequately resourcing data protection roles are ongoing challenges. The need for both defensive and offensive cybersecurity strategies is crucial as attackers constantly evolve their tactics.