National Health Service—UK's publicly funded healthcare system with specific cyber security requirements.
The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK's publicly funded healthcare system, comprising NHS England, NHS trusts, and various healthcare providers. NHS organisations handle sensitive patient data and operate critical healthcare systems. NHS has specific cyber security requirements including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The 2017 WannaCry attack severely impacted NHS services, highlighting healthcare cyber vulnerabilities. NHS supply chain organisations must meet NHS security requirements.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Supplying to NHS requires meeting DSPT requirements. Healthcare data is highly sensitive. NHS cyber security has improved post-WannaCry but remains a high-risk sector due to legacy systems and critical services.