Ransomware is rising sharply in healthcare, with 67% of organizations hit in 2024 and average breach costs reaching $9.77M. Hospitals are prime targets due to sensitive ePHI, regulatory pressures, and patient safety risks. Attackers exploit phishing, credential theft, and vulnerabilities, often escalating privileges through endpoint admin accounts. Traditional EDR tools detect but cannot prevent or contain advanced ransomware that bypasses defenses. A unified strategy combining EDR with CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enforces least privilege, blocks credential theft, controls applications, and continuously authenticates users. This identity-first approach reduces attack surfaces, strengthens compliance, and protects patient care.

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