securing data and saving lives

The NHS’s large IT system and reliance on data make it high-risk for ransomware, a rising form of cyber-attack on healthcare organisations. To counter this, the NHS must understand and isolate valuable data, such as patient records, and take proactive prevention measures including effective backup strategies. High-profile attacks on the NHS, such as 2017’s Wannacry attack, highlight the potential consequences of disruptions to services and compromised patient data.