Prevention is better than cure when it comes to cybersecurity. Data security expert Troy Hunt discusses how to protect yourself, your practice and your patient’s privacy.

The health care sector is number one again in 2021 for reporting the highest number of data breaches in Australia. It’s a consistent track record that reflects a concerted targeting by hackers because health data can fetch a lot more than other personal information on the black market.

According to cyber-security expert Troy Hunt, sophisticated cyber hackers are trying to trip up your systems and your staff “every hour, every day”.

Mr Hunt spoke to In Conversation podcast and outlined practical actions that can be taken take protect doctors, businesses and patient privacy.