ENISA has published a cyber hygiene handbook tailored for the healthcare sector to strengthen protection of patient data and critical systems. Healthcare is one of the most targeted industries in Europe, accounting for more than half of reported cyber incidents, many of which stem from software and hardware vulnerabilities. The handbook is designed for a wide range of providers, from large hospitals to small clinics and individual practitioners, and supports EU initiatives such as the Health Action Plan, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the European Health Data Space Regulation. It focuses on simple, practical measures that can be applied even in organizations with limited resources.

The guidance emphasizes maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all digital assets, removing default passwords, disabling unnecessary services, and enforcing strong authentication. It calls for segmentation of networks, encryption of sensitive data, monitoring of logs, and regular testing of backups with at least one copy secured offline. Healthcare providers are encouraged to establish incident response plans, apply the principle of least privilege, and secure both physical and digital environments. Supply chain risks, continuity planning, and collaboration with peers and vendors are also highlighted as essential steps for building resilience in a sector increasingly exposed to cyber threats.

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Source: https://industrialcyber.co/medical/enisa-publishes-cyber-hygiene-handbook-to-help-healthcare-providers-manage-risks-protect-data-build-resilience/