Past NSA tech director: Healthcare ‘prime target’ for cybercriminals

Richard “Dickie” George, a former mathematician, cryptographer, and technical director at the U.S. National Security Agency, warns that healthcare is incredibly vulnerable to cybercrime. He emphasizes that healthcare organizations need to quickly understand this reality in order to better protect their data assets. With the increasing interconnectedness of the healthcare system, the risk of cyber threats is even higher. George highlights the importance of risk management and the need for healthcare professionals to understand that they share the risks of being targeted. He also mentions the potential dangers of cyber threats in the healthcare industry, including the possibility of causing deaths.