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EU Launches Cybersecurity Plan to Protect Healthcare Sector

1/16/2025

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In a bold move to safeguard healthcare, the European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive action plan in response to 309 major cybersecurity incidents this year. This initiative prioritizes prevention, detection, response, and recovery, ensuring hospitals and providers are fortified against threats. A new Cybersecurity Support Centre will provide customized guidance, with progressive measures set to unfold over the next two years.

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In a bold move to safeguard healthcare, the European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive action plan in response to 309 major cybersecurity incidents this year. This initiative prioritizes prevention, detection, response, and recovery, ensuring hospitals and providers are fortified against threats. A new Cybersecurity Support Centre will provide customized guidance, with progressive measures set to unfold over the next two years.