MARO Monthly October 2023 Newsletter: Cyber Security Awareness Month

Technology has become an integrated component of society– from everyday computer usage to our national security. The wide net that technology casts has resulted in an increase in cyber-attacks. Cyber-attacks are malicious attempts to access or damage a computer system and can result in loss of money, theft, personal information, and damage to your reputation and safety. It has become of critical importance that individuals, cooperations, healthcare systems and government entities have an awareness of the cyber threat landscape and means to protect against attacks. This is especially important on a national level as the government relies on cyber networks to provide national security, public safety, and economic stability. Health care organizations have also been targeted in recent cyber-attacks posing threats to patient safety. Cybersecurity initiatives and measures should be put in place to protect individuals and organizations.