In recent years, ransomware attacks have repeatedly struck medical institutions across Japan. In the worst cases, hospitals were forced to suspend regular medical services for extended periods of time. Witnessing these serious incidents firsthand, Saitama Medical University Hospital decided to move away from its reliance on the “closed network” myth and explore a more zero-trust-oriented approach.
Assuming that intrusions are inevitable, the hospital implemented AppGuard as a countermeasure designed to ensure that systems remain protected and unencrypted—even if an attack occurs.
