Healthcare Cybersecurity Specialists Will Face Unprecedented Demand In The Coming Years

Cybersecurity in the healthcare sector is becoming increasingly important due to the sensitive nature and volume of data being handled daily. The threat is not only to data but also to connected medical devices that could be life-threatening if hacked. Attacks have doubled between 2016 and 2021, potentially exposing 42 million patients’ health information. In response, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA are offering increased resources and training, and recommending caution around medical devices. The sector’s cybersecurity is predicted to become one of the most important job functions.