The High Stakes of Protecting Healthcare Data - DevPro Journal

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Healthcare organizations hold a treasure trove of sensitive information, including patient medical records, insurance details, and financial data. This data is valuable on the black market and critical for the continuity of patient care. However, this increased the industry a prime target for cyberattacks:
1.Ransomware: Holding Healthcare Hostage.
2.The IoT Explosion: Expanding the Attack Surface.

B2B software developers play a crucial role in strengthening the cybersecurity posture of the healthcare industry. By prioritizing security at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), developers can build more resilient and secure solutions:
1.Secure Coding Practices.
2.Vulnerability Scanning.
3.Penetration Testing.
4.Strong Network Segmentation.
5.Adopt a Zero-Trust Security Model.

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