Why Healthcare Organizations Need an Effective Incident Response Plan

There’s no question that healthcare organizations should already have robust security measures in place and should be working to strengthen their defenses against the increased likelihood of an attack. While effective defenses are critical, however, healthcare IT leaders must understand that they are not foolproof. In fact, no matter how much time and how many resources an organization puts into cybersecurity defenses; it’s a mistake to think they will always be effective.

Given the challenges that organizations face in keeping cyberattackers at bay, an effective incident response plan is essential. Having a plan in place helps to ensure that the response is swift and organized and that an organization is able to avoid rash decisions that could exacerbate the situation.

In the current environment, successful healthcare organizations are those that field defenses to keep cybercriminals out and respond effectively when they happen to get in.