Healthcare networks are facing increased pressure to not only secure patient data but also sustain critical patient services. Unfortunately, this industry has become a major target for cybercriminals. In one breach, healthcare facilities face costly ransom demands, regulatory fines, and an enormous hit to patient trust.

Saudi Arabia’s new Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), guided by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), brings strict data protection requirements for organizations across the Kingdom. If your business is still working to put strong data loss prevention (DLP) measures in place, preparing for compliance might feel daunting. That’s where Netskope comes in—our local presence and advanced data protection solutions make PDPL compliance easier and more efficient.

Encryption is widely used for security purposes because it prevents unauthorized third parties from accessing and disseminating private data. Backups are no exception and are often a target of data breaches. As part of a data protection strategy, you can implement encryption as an additional layer of security for your backups.

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) are revolutionizing industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and industrial automation, connecting devices on a new scale. However, with these benefits come unique cybersecurity challenges. Traditional IT security practices alone are no longer enough to safeguard complex IoT/OT ecosystems. To address the increasing risks, collaborative efforts are essential.