Microsoft and Google team up for rural hospital cybersecurity services

TLDR:

• Microsoft and Google to offer cybersecurity services to rural hospitals
• Small hospitals will receive free security assessments and up to 75% discounts on cybersecurity tools for up to a year

The White House announced that Microsoft and Google will provide cybersecurity services to small hospitals, offering free security assessments and significant discounts on cybersecurity tools. Montana hospitals, already facing data breaches, will benefit from this initiative. CEO of the Montana Hospital Association, Bob Olson, highlighted the challenges faced by small hospitals in maintaining cybersecurity due to high costs and difficulties in recruiting IT professionals. Cyberattacks against healthcare facilities have been on the rise, posing a threat to patient information and potentially hindering hospitals’ ability to provide care. The partnership with Microsoft and Google aims to address these cybersecurity challenges in rural communities.