Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals

In close collaboration with the White House, the American Hospital Association, and the National Rural Health Association, Microsoft announced a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people in rural America. With this new program for independent Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals, Microsoft will provide nonprofit pricing and discounts for its security products optimized for smaller organizations, providing up to a 75% discount. For some larger rural hospitals already using eligible Microsoft solutions, the company will provide its most advanced security suite at no cost for one year.

As part of the new program, the company also provides Windows 10 security updates to participating rural hospitals for at least one year at no additional cost. Microsoft will also offer free cybersecurity assessments through Microsoft and its trusted partners to evaluate risks and gaps. It will also provide free cybersecurity training to staff in rural hospitals to help them better manage the day-to-day security of their systems.

All licensing is offered through the program, which is available through PTC. Email engage@ptcore.com for more information. To learn more and register your customers for the program, please visit https://news.microsoft.com/2024/06/10/microsoft-to-help-rural-hospitals-defend-against-rising-cybersecurity-attacks/