The healthcare industry has long been a top target for cybercriminals. According to a 2016 study from the Ponemon Institute, 89 percent of healthcare organizations have experienced a data security breach resulting in the loss or theft of patient information.

More importantly, the cost of a data breach for healthcare is more expensive than any other vertical — and the volume of breaches is expected to increase. For example, the rate of ransomware attacks against healthcare organizations is projected to quadruple between 2017 and 2020.