Eight in ten UK health orgs have had a security breach since 2021

According to research from SOTI, 79% of UK healthcare providers have reported experiencing at least one data breach since 2021. The study also reveals a 22% year-on-year increase in data breaches reported by UK healthcare IT workers and a 14% rise in accidental data leaks from employees. An increase in unmanaged devices is cited as contributing to the data security challenge. Nearly all IT professionals surveyed identified new technologies, such as AI and VR, as potential solutions.