Rural hospitals operate on limited budgets and face significant cybersecurity challenges. Microsoft initiated a program addressing these issues in response to outreach from government and healthcare organizations. The initiative works with over 700 rural hospitals, providing free resources like cybersecurity assessments, training, and product support. Many rural providers lack dedicated IT staff, leaving them vulnerable to cyber attacks. The program also offers significant discounts on tools and software that enhance hospital cybersecurity while cutting costs, helping rural health organizations modernize effectively.
Microsoft's rural health program gives rural providers free access to things like cybersecurity assessments, cyber awareness training and tech product support.
All the pressures that healthcare providers face - like staffing, cybersecurity and digital transformation - are 'amplified' for rural hospitals due to their smaller budgets and fewer resources.
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