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Cybersecurity in healthcare to grow from reactive to proactive measures

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Cybersecurity in healthcare to grow from reactive to proactive measures

Healthcare organizations are increasing their spending on cybersecurity, with hospitals allocating 8-10% of their IT budgets for preventive measures against cyberattacks. This is expected to rise to 12-15% in the next two years. The Deloitte India analysis highlights the need for proactive cybersecurity readiness in the healthcare industry, following recent data breaches and rising cyber threats. The report also emphasizes the importance of integrating cybersecurity into medical training and implementing comprehensive data privacy programs. Remote consultations through telemedicine are projected to increase, and cyber insurance policies are being adopted to mitigate financial risks from data breaches.

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