Further investment needed to defend NHS against growing cyber threats, researchers warn

Health systems are increasingly at risk from cyberattacks and cyber resilience requires greater investment, according to a study by researchers at Imperial College London’s Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI). The study focused on the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and highlighted a lack of visibility over IT resources. The NHS needs to prioritise cybersecurity and the recruitment of specialist staff to safeguard against the threats.