EU Launches Action Plan to Cure Hospitals’ Cybersecurity Headaches
The EU Commission’s new action plan aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. With 309 significant incidents in 2023 alone, the plan introduces a pan-European Cybersecurity Support Centre and focuses on prevention, detection, response, and cyber deterrence. Prevention is better than cure, after all!

Hot Take:
Who knew that hospitals were the new cyber battleground? The EU sure did! With their latest action plan, it looks like they’re suiting up for an epic showdown against cyber villains lurking in the healthcare sector. Maybe they should throw in a superhero cape for good measure!
Key Points:
- EU Commission unveils a new action plan to enhance the cybersecurity of healthcare providers.
- The plan introduces a pan-European Cybersecurity Support Centre for hospitals.
- In 2023, 309 significant cyber incidents were reported in the EU healthcare sector.
- Many European hospitals lack adequate cybersecurity measures and risk assessments.
- The plan focuses on prevention, detection, response, and deterrence of cyber threats.
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