Opinion: Hospitals should focus on backups, not advanced AI cyber defenses
kuza55 · x · 2026-08-31
In a discussion on building AI cyber defenses, the author argues that removing the ransomware incentive and treating security as an availability problem is more impactful than a high-tech cat-and-mouse game. Noting that median hospital networks are insecure even against basic threats, the author suggests focusing on restoring from backups and 'keeping the lights on' rather than trying to outplay advanced attackers.
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