Research from BT found that 94% of NHS staff understand their role in protecting the organisation from cyber attacks, yet only 36% believe current measures are sufficient.
The independent online survey of 76 NHS staff at 59 NHS organisations and integrated care systems, carried out between 8 September 2024 and 16 September 2024, explored sentiment around digital healthcare in the UK. It found that only 42% of NHS staff surveyed trust that existing systems are robust enough to safeguard sensitive patient data and 64% report that patient data is isolated and inoperable due to outdated systems.
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Source: Digital Health
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