**6. Conclusions**

As HIT infrastructure struggles with new technology and security protocols, the industry is a prime target for medical information theft. Even worse, the healthcare industry is lagging behind other leading industries in securing vital data. Healthcare organizations must adapt to the ever-changing cyber-security trends and threats, such as ransomware, where critical infrastructure is exploited, and valuable patient data are extracted. It is imperative that time and funding are invested in maintaining and ensuring the protection of healthcare technology and the confidentially of patient information from unauthorized access.
