Healthcare Data Breaches Cost And Solutions
In the U.S., the healthcare industry remains vulnerable to data breaches affecting millions of American patients as of 2015. Hackers have stolen sensitive data such as identity, credit card and healthcare information from electronic databases, leaving concerned individuals vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. The lure of healthcare data is simple – personal information and healthcare records are 10 times more valuable than credit card information, thus making them lucrative targets for hackers. Fortunately, there are solutions available that healthcare organizations can use to avoid the risks these types of vulnerabilities present. To learn more, checkout this infographic below created by Norwich University’s Online Master of Science in Nursing program.