Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

US HHS Enhances Hospital Cybersecurity

May 21, 2024
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News
US HHS Enhances Hospital Cybersecurity

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is initiating a $50 million program aimed at bolstering cybersecurity measures in hospitals. Dubbed the Universal Patching and Remediation for Autonomous Defense (UPGRADE), the program seeks to expedite vulnerability detection and patch deployment through the creation of a platform enabling the generation of a “digital twin” of hospital devices for security assessments. The primary objective of UPGRADE is to mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks, which have notably targeted hospital networks due to their vulnerability.

According to Andrew Carney, program manager for UPGRADE, the complexity of hospital software systems often renders them susceptible to ransomware attacks. UPGRADE aims to streamline the process of securing hospital equipment, ensuring device safety and functionality to enable healthcare providers to prioritize patient care. To incentivize the development of the platform, HHS plans to allocate the $50 million reward money to solicit contributions from developers, with payouts anticipated for multiple organizations.

The overarching goal of UPGRADE is to align hospital cybersecurity practices with those of consumer devices, where vulnerabilities are regularly patched. Additionally, the program aims to establish automated security measures capable of preemptively identifying potential cyber threats and network intrusions before they compromise hospital systems. The American Hospital Association has lauded the UPGRADE initiative for fostering nationwide collaboration among hospitals, recognizing that the current variability in security capabilities and resources leaves hospitals vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Reference:
  • US HHS Launches $50 Million Program to Boost Hospital Cybersecurity
Tags: Cyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsCybersecurityHealthHospitalHuman ServicesMay 2024USA
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Spain Busts $11.8M Investment Fraud Ring

Spain Busts $11.8M Investment Fraud Ring

July 4, 2025
Ransomware Gang Hunters International Folds

Ransomware Gang Hunters International Folds

July 4, 2025
Interpol Warns of New West Africa Scam Hub

Interpol Warns of New West Africa Scam Hub

July 4, 2025
Spanish Police Arrest High Profile Hackers

Jury Hits Google Over Android Data Use

July 3, 2025
Spanish Police Arrest High Profile Hackers

Germany and Israel Plan Cyber Partnership

July 3, 2025
Spanish Police Arrest High Profile Hackers

Spanish Police Arrest High Profile Hackers

July 3, 2025

Latest Alerts

Google Removes 352 ‘IconAds’ Fraud Apps

Malicious Firefox Add Ons Steal Crypto Keys

Browser Cache Attack Bypasses Web Security

PDFs Deliver QR Codes in Callback Scams

Critical Sudo Flaws Expose Linux Systems

Unkillable Mac Malware From North Korea

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Tech Incubator IdeaLab Discloses Data Breach

    Brazil’s CIEE One Exposes 248,000 Records

    McLaughlin & Stern Discloses Data Breach

    Cyberattack Hits Medtech Firm Surmodics

    Rhysida Ransomware Hits German Charity WHH

    Hacker Accesses Max Financial’s User Data

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial