In today’s digital era, hospital networks face increasing challenges in maintaining security, reliability, and performance. This article, authored by Jerry Mancini of NETSCOUT, highlights the vulnerabilities healthcare systems face due to fragmented, unintegrated systems, which create large attack surfaces for cybercriminals. It emphasizes the critical need for hospital executives to collaborate closely with IT teams to safeguard patient care, protect revenue, and minimize reputational risks.
Key concerns include preventing ransomware attacks, accelerating incident response, fostering collaboration between network and security teams, managing third-party risks, and optimizing observability tools to reduce redundant data and costs. By leveraging advanced network visibility and security strategies, hospitals can proactively defend against threats while ensuring seamless patient services.