The Role of Access Control Systems in Healthcare for Comprehensive Security

Hospitals and clinics have to find the right balance between security and accessibility for their staff and patients. Statistics show workplace violence is on the rise in healthcare settings, and according to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, data breaches cost healthcare organizations nearly $11 million per incident on average in 2023.
“Access control is paramount for securing sensitive and protected resources,” says Wes Gyure, executive director of product management for identity and access management at IBM Security. …

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