This Ebook explores how the NHS can build a digitally secure future by:
- Understanding key cyber security challenges
- Securing public trust in healthcare technology
- Prioritising investment in IT and cyber security
- Educating and equipping NHS staff
- The path to cyber resilience
Why it matters for the future of healthcare: The NHS faces growing pressures due to increasing healthcare demands, particularly from an ageing population. While technology offers immense potential for transforming healthcare, this digital shift brings an increase in cyber threats.
BT data shows that 2,000 potential cyber attacks are detected every second across various industries. In healthcare, threats have grown in sophistication, compromising patient care and essential services. Research from 2023 reveals that 8 in 10 UK healthcare providers have experienced a security breach since 2021—highlighting the urgent need for stronger cyber resilience.
These attacks not only impact patients and staff but also place immense strain on the broader healthcare system. There’s a clear need to rethink funding priorities for IT and cyber security to effectively respond to the evolving demands of modern healthcare.
What you’ll learn: Discover insights from our latest NHS staff and UK public survey, covering concerns around data exposure, system resilience, and digital security priorities. Learn practical steps to build a digitally secure NHS that protects both patient care and operational integrity.
How BT supports NHS cyber resilience: BT’s collaborative approach—working alongside experts in healthcare, policy, and business—lays the groundwork for strengthening the NHS’s digital defences. This ebook highlights strategies to enhance cyber resilience and ensure uninterrupted healthcare delivery.
