Data breach costs continue to rise across healthcare industry

The healthcare industry has the highest cost of a data breach for the ninth year in a row, with organizations losing an average of nearly $6.5 million. It takes the industry 236 days to identify a breach and 83 days to contain it, longer than other industries. The healthcare industry is a target for cybercriminals due to the long-lasting value of health data. Healthcare organizations can save costs by implementing security automation tools and proper incident response planning.