Clinpath Pathology
Clinpath Pathology
S1E23: Ep 23 Health IT Security | Avoiding the flat line
S1E23: Ep 23 Health IT Security | Avoiding the flat line
S1E23: Ep 23 Health IT Security | Avoiding the flat line
Wednesday 16th December 2020
Discover the vital role of IT security in safeguarding patient lives from ransomware attacks in this eye-opening episode of 'This Pathological Life'.
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The implications for Healthcare to lose control or access to the IT systems is literally life threatening.
Imagine a world where a hospital's IT system is hijacked, putting lives at risk. That's not science fiction; it's a growing reality. In this gripping episode of 'This Pathological Life', host Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown tackle the alarming rise of ransomware attacks on healthcare institutions. With over 80 public cases in the US alone in 2020, the stakes couldn't be higher.
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