The healthcare sector faced over 700 data breach incidents in 2024, exposing more than 275 million patient records, primarily through password vulnerabilities. According to the American Hospital Association, since 2020, 590 million medical records have been compromised. With HIPAA regulations mandating secure password management, organizations must adopt comprehensive policies. CISO Anahi Santiago emphasizes, “information security is a patient safety issue.” Prioritizing password management is crucial for compliance and safeguarding sensitive data.