Data Security and Cyber Protection for the Healthcare Industry
HEALTHCARE’S CRITICAL CYBER CHALLENGES
The cyber stakes are incredibly high for healthcare. In an industry where one minute of downtime or one lost patient record could have life or death consequences, hospitals and medical centers face unique challenges – and have unique needs – when it comes to cyber protection.?
As Canada’s doctors, nurses, and staff fight against deadly disease and illness, healthcare IT teams are waging a different kind of battle – one against the exploitation and compromise of sensitive data and systems. A rise in connected endpoints (e.g., medical devices, laptops, and emergency vehicles), patient portals, and telehealth services, while designed to serve patients better, have increased cyber risk.
As the attack rate continues to climb, malicious actors are not the only concern – the risk of hardware failure and human error also loom large, particularly for healthcare institutions relying on legacy systems and outdated security tools. With tight budgets and small IT staff, public hospitals and university medical centers are particularly vulnerable to costly and potentially deadly downtime.
KEY PAIN POINTS
TELEHEALTH VULNERABILITIES
As telehealth’s popularity grows, IT teams must protect information discussed over video conferencing apps and data in patient portals. COVID-19 has made striking the right balance between accessibility and security that much more critical.
DATA LOSS PREVENTION
Healthcare institutions store an enormous amount of sensitive data, from PII to medical records. When such data is lost or compromised, patients’ physical and digital health is at risk. Such compromise can be pricey too.?
RANSOMWARE THREATS
Ransomware costs are exceptionally high for healthcare, where any interruption in access can impact services crucial to patients’ wellbeing. Halts in surgeries, patient transfers, new admittance, and routine care are potential consequences of a ransomware attack.
SURGE IN ENDPOINTS
An increase in remote workstations and devices has created a litany of new (and vulnerable) access points for hackers to exploit. From laptops to emergency vehicles and medical wearables, every endpoint in the healthcare cyber ecosystem needs protection.
LIMITED RESOURCES
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In 2019, 92% of hospital systems lacked full-time cybersecurity staff. Those holding such roles must secure a vast digital ecosystem with only about 6% of their organization’s annual IT spend.
TURNKEY SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHCARE
Routine, frequent backup of critical business and patient data is the most foolproof defense against ransomware. Our solutions enable healthcare organizations with budget and IT personnel constraints to protect themselves against cyberattacks and ransomware. We can guarantee the highest levels of data confidentiality and integrity standards.
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