Indian healthcare system needs robust cybersecurity infrastructure.

The Indian healthcare sector has been experiencing an increase in cyberattacks over the past couple of years. The most recent incidents are Sun Pharmaceuticals' attack by the ALPHV Ransomware Group, AIIMS cyber-attack, and Safdarjung Hospital's hacking attack, putting the spotlight on the need for stronger cybersecurity infrastructure in the healthcare industry. 

The healthcare industry in India has faced 1.9 million cyberattacks in 2022 till November 28, as per data published by cybersecurity think tank CyberPeace Foundation and Autobot Infosec Private Ltd. These attacks result in sensitive data leaks, significant financial losses, disruption of operations, and damage to the hospital's goodwill. Hence, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to make an investment in robust cybersecurity measures.  

The need of the hour. India desperately needs cybersecurity Guidelines to secure its health ecosystem, ensuring security controls to safeguard patients’ records and critical and intensive care unit functioning in case of ransomware and APT attacks. Regular Cyber Security Assessment, responsibility to report breaches, and a council of cyber experts who could proactively suggest best practices for the healthcare sector in India are much needed.

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Source: Internet