Companies need a backup strategy based on air gaps and virtualization.

Recent reports from Shred-it and SecureLink show most healthcare and pharma providers continue to struggle with securing vendor access and implement plans to support effective recovery after cyberattacks.

Critical attacks against health care thrived in the last year. Now, as patient volumes continue to surge in some parts of the country, safety concerns grow increasingly dire. And yet, say experts, specific data that clearly demonstrates the impact of cyberattacks on patient care remains elusive. This reality, in fact, further complicates an already complex effort among health care providers to establish technology plans and processes that put patient safety and care first.