As of late, ransomware attacks are inspiring a reassessment of cybersecurity in the healthcare industry. Cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are spreading like wildfire across the globe, affecting thousands of individuals and healthcare companies. So, what should the response be to these threats?

David P. Saunders, partner at Jenner & Block, sat down with Inside Counsel to discuss steps for companies to take to better defend against the next cyberattack. As evidenced by many recent attacks, it is likely that the volume of cyber incidents will increase before it decreases, according to Saunders.

“Going for medical treatment is typically a scary enough experience, which puts everyone on edge. Now imagine a world in which patients are told by their doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers that they must wait, go to another facility, or worse yet, have their treatment postponed because the healthcare provider cannot access necessary records or machinery,” he explained. “Such is the age we live in.”