Is the NHS investment in data security paying dividends?

Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of data security in the healthcare sector. With increasing cyber-attacks, ransomware incidents, and data breaches, experts debate if investments in data protection are yielding results. Even though information from intelligence reports shows fewer instances of breached UK healthcare data for sale compared to the US, it does not necessarily validate superior data security. Factors such as socioeconomic structure, geopolitical reasoning, and threat actors’ perceived profitability could influence their target selection. Ultimately, the success of data security depends on its ability to ensure patient safety.