Healthcare Cybersecurity refers to the protection of electronic health information and healthcare systems from cyber threats and unauthorized access. This area of cybersecurity focuses on safeguarding sensitive patient data, such as medical records, payment information, and personal health information, from breaches that could lead to identity theft, data manipulation, or service disruptions. Given the increasing reliance on digital health records and connected medical devices, healthcare cybersecurity aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data while complying with regulatory requirements like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the U.S. It encompasses various practices, including risk assessments, implementation of security measures, staff training, and incident response strategies to mitigate the impacts of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations.
Healthcare organizations face escalating cybersecurity threats due to the sensitive data they store. According to a recent analysis, a significant number of these organizations have encountered numerous cyberattacks over the…