Criminal attacks in healthcare are up 125 percent since 2010 and are now the leading cause of data breach, according to the release. Healthcare organizations are under pressure to address the rapidly changing cyber threat environment and lack the resources and processes to protect patient data. And the current wave of advanced threats are getting increasingly better at slipping past perimeter security to reach the unprotected internal network. It’s apparent that these medical organizations need multiple layers of security, including internal segmentation to manage and mitigate these rising threats. While edge firewalls do an excellent job of protecting the network border, internal segmentation helps protects critical patient data and limits damage if a breach occurs.
In the release Maddison explains that “The combination of high-value patient data, an unparalleled attack surface and vulnerable technical architecture makes healthcare the preferred target for cybercriminals. Only Fortinet delivers a seamless, end-to-end platform with internal segmentation and intelligent security built to address the most advanced threats plaguing healthcare. Healthcare organizations look to Fortinet to protect against cyber threats inside and outside the network, while providing high-performance and secure access to the borderless healthcare ecosystem.” To continue reading, click here>>
