Thomas Aaron Kane and Keep IT Simple: Defending Healthcare from the Rising Tide of Cybercrime
As cyber threats continue to escalate across industries, the healthcare sector has become a prime target—placing patient data, operational integrity, and financial stability at significant risk. At the forefront of this digital defense stands Thomas Aaron Kane , CEO and owner of Keep Information Technology Simple LLC (operating as Keep IT Simple ). With a mission to shield healthcare organizations from evolving cyber dangers, Kane is leading a transformative effort to simplify and strengthen healthcare IT security. The Cybersecurity Crisis in Healthcare Since 2015, ransomware attacks on healthcare providers have surged by an alarming 300% , disrupting critical care, exposing sensitive patient data, and inflicting long-term reputational damage. Beyond operational consequences, these breaches carry serious legal implications—potentially resulting in indictments for failing to adequately safeguard protected information. Kane recognizes these threats not only as technical challenges bu...