White House and HHS Launch Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have launched 'Project Lifeline 250,' a new pilot program to provide free cybersecurity assistance to rural hospitals. This six-month program will see technology and cybersecurity firms offer hardware and services to upgrade hospitals' defenses, provide backup solutions, and help replace insecure legacy technology, addressing a critical vulnerability in the nation's healthcare infrastructure.