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When a Security Gap Costs Lives: How Healthcare CIOs Found Ransomware Protection Worth Sleeping Over

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When a Security Gap Costs Lives: How Healthcare CIOs Found Ransomware Protection Worth Sleeping Over

Healthcare organizations experienced over 290 ransomware attacks in 2025, with average recovery costs reaching 3.9 million dollars. Security leaders at healthcare providers attribute improved resilience to purpose-built ransomware protection solutions deployed across their environments.

Why it matters: Healthcare CIOs and security teams must prioritize ransomware defense given the persistent attack volume targeting the sector and the substantial financial impact of breaches on operational budgets and patient care continuity.

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