Healthcare organisations deal with special challenges in dynamic and complex scenarios. In the last two decades, the healthcare industry has seen large scale changes. It includes innovations in labor development, accelerated development of mergers and acquisitions and labor unions, trade-offs to expand operational efficiency and reduce costs. At the same time, the requirements for assembly development has increased. The weight of following
instructions, coupled with the prospect of competing with others makes the environment challenging. Medical care records are most important for aggressors globally because it contains sophisticated information. The hackers find social security numbers, bank data and personal health information very valuable.
While addressing these issues, always focus on delivering quality and quiet care. It means that healthcare organisations must do more with less without hesitation. At Cyberarch, we understand the value of personal health data. And to ensure information security, our experts use advanced security arrangements.
The Rise Of Healthcare Data Breaches
In terms of expanding healthcare information security, the sector also faces other unique network security challenges. It can combine treatment tool snatching and ransomware attacks, where basic machines such as X-rays, pacemakers, and life support gadgets are implanted with malware. Once introduced, this malware can move throughout the process to contaminate other devices, applications, and the complete framework. The most
worrying thing is that these attacks may cause therapeutic gadgets to malfunction, thereby endangering lives. Also, the healthcare organizations that enter the management business has a constantly changing workforce. It increases the possibility of information leakage since healthcare
professionals need the same authority to complete their work.
To mitigate record violations in healthcare, you must be ready to face different challenges. If you do not do this, the cost of violating medical records may be high. According to the “Data Breach Cost Report”, on average, health care violations are worth more than $7.45 million in the entire industry
Advancing HIPAA Compliance Through Network Security
Under pressure to protect sensitive health statistics and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, today’s medical institutions need to organize and conduct HIPAA Audits and get Certifications regularly. Nowadays, compliance is very challenging. At the same time, it is more important than ever. It requires healthcare companies to collect information-related records to gain control, methods of tracking activities related to electronic non-public health statistics, integrity monitoring, identity verification, and transmission security.
CYBER THREAT AND PREVENTION
By conducting penetration testing, healthcare organizations can increase visibility into the effectiveness of their defenses. Additionally, by leveraging our network threat detection, healthcare systems can ensure that alerts received are for verified attacks.
IDENTITY GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (IGA)
Our Identity solutions enable healthcare organizations to properly manage access to systems, devices, and applications, and ensure ongoing HIPAA compliance.
We understand the constant pressure to keep your data, patients and employees safe. Our healthcare network security and direct access to healthcare access management solutions can help you do more than just bypass HIPAA audits. It helps in full compliance by continuously monitoring and prioritising the hazards faced by the organization. Moreover, it ensures that the most suitable people have access to the right statistics at the right time
Case Study: Cybersecurity Overhaul for HealthGuard Hospitals
Overview: HealthGuard Hospitals, a renowned healthcare chain with over 15 facilities across the country, has been a beacon of trust for millions. However, in 2021, they faced a significant cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive patient data, leading to a PR crisis and potential legal ramifications.
Business Needs: Post-breach, HealthGuard Hospitals identified the urgent need to:
- Investigate the extent and source of the breach.
- Strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructure.
- Train staff on cybersecurity best practices.
- Rebuild patient trust by ensuring data safety.
Problems and Challenges:
- Outdated Systems: Their IT infrastructure was not updated regularly, leading to vulnerabilities.
- Lack of Training: Staff were unaware of phishing scams, leading to inadvertent data exposures.
- Complex Data Structure: With multiple facilities, ensuring centralised and secure data access was challenging.
- Regulatory Compliance: The breach meant potential non-compliance with data protection regulations.
Solution: HealthGuard partnered with Cyberarch, a top-tier cybersecurity firm specialising in the healthcare sector.
- Breach Analysis: A thorough forensic analysis was conducted to understand the breach’s source and extent.
- Infrastructure Overhaul: Updated the entire IT infrastructure, implementing advanced firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encrypted data storage solutions.
- Staff Training: Comprehensive training sessions were held, emphasising the importance of password hygiene, recognizing phishing attempts, and secure data handling.
- Regular Audits: Instituted a policy of quarterly cybersecurity audits to identify and rectify potential vulnerabilities.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Security: Post-overhaul, HealthGuard’s systems could thwart advanced cyber threats, ensuring data safety.
- Staff Vigilance: With regular training, the staff became the first line of defense against potential breaches.
- Regulatory Compliance: The new measures ensured compliance with all data protection regulations, avoiding potential legal issues.
- Restored Trust: Transparent communication about the measures taken post-breach helped rebuild patient trust, with a subsequent 30% increase in patient registrations.
Conclusion:
The cybersecurity overhaul at HealthGuard Hospitals underscores the critical importance of proactive cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector. Their swift response and commitment to data safety turned a potential disaster into an opportunity to reinforce their reputation as a trustworthy healthcare provider.