Focus: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in healthcare evolves with threats

The healthcare industry is one of the top sectors at the highest risk of cybersecurity


The healthcare industry is one of the top sectors at the highest risk of cybersecurity, according to an article on the TripWire website.

Ransomware is one of healthcare's challenges. Phishing attacks that compromise sensitive information from employees, as well as patients, are also increasingly common problems.

To counter these attacks, some cybersecurity solution providers have started to focus on the healthcare industry specifically.

The size, rapid growth, and diversity of medical data make it challenge for big data evaluation, the article said. Cybersecurity experts are creating standard accepted procedures for using data resources to research medical data. The standards are key to  securing the data coveted by cyber attackers.

Read the article.

 

 



September 7, 2018


Topic Area: Security


Recent Posts

Elevating EVS Professionals: The Case for Certified Hygiene Specialists

Workers cleaning patient rooms are not simply improving appearance. They are reducing bioburden and protecting human health.


Global Handwashing Day and the Importance of Well-Maintained Restrooms

A recent handwashing survey found that Americans value clean restrooms and touchless fixtures.


Duke Health and CaroMont Health Partner to Develop Two New Hospitals

CaroMont Health and Duke Health anticipate a decision by the end of March 2027.


Designing for the Psychology of Waiting

A well-designed waiting room does more than fill time — it eases the patient experience and creates a more functional healthcare environment.


UT Health Sciences Breaks Ground on College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building

Construction is expected to be substantially completed in 2029, with full occupancy by 2030.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.