By
Gigabit Systems
May 20, 2025
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20 min read
Healthcare’s Biggest Risk Isn’t Medical — It’s Digital
We expect hospitals and clinics to be ready for medical emergencies — but are they ready for cyber ones?
Cyberattacks on healthcare are no longer rare — they’re routine. Just ask:
🚨Henry Schein – One of the world’s largest healthcare suppliers, hit twice by ransomware in 2023, disrupting operations for weeks and cost millions.
🚨 St. Margaret’s Health (Illinois) – Forced to shut down completely after a cyberattack crippled their systems.
🚨 CommonSpirit Health – Breach exposed patient data across 100+ hospitals, causing appointment delays and care disruptions.
In these cases, it wasn’t just #data that was held hostage — it was care. Critical treatments were delayed. Patients were diverted. Trust was broken.
And let’s be clear:
Having an “IT guy” isn’t enough anymore.
Today’s threats demand more than antivirus software and firewalls. They require a next-gen cybersecurity strategy — one that includes 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and compliance readiness.
Think your practice is too small to be targeted? That’s exactly what makes you vulnerable.
Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting files — it’s about protecting lives.
If you’re in healthcare, your digital defenses should be just as strong as your clinical ones.
Let’s talk about how to safeguard your practice, your data, and your patients.
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