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Security in Healthcare

Stop Over-Exposure in Healthcare Cybersecurity

The healthcare industry is always adopting new technologies to better serve its communities. That’s why a strong cybersecurity posture is critical to ensure the delivery of quality care across the board.


Security and Patient Privacy

Securing resources and addressing vulnerabilities are vital steps to protect patient data.

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Security solutions are critical to help healthcare providers comply with relevant laws and regulations.

User behavior is a determining factor in IT incidents, primarily driven by the use of stolen credentials.

The healthcare industry is a popular target for ransomware extortion largely because the stakes are so high.

Centralizing security management enables efficient operations, which is much needed in any healthcare IT architecture.
 

Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Industry

Hospitals and small clinics continue to be a popular target for data breaches. How much visibility do IT and security decision-makers have in the healthcare industry? Are there systems in place to detect and respond to a security event?

Read Gartner Peer Insights Study

Priorities That Make a Difference in Healthcare

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Security Across the Industry

The healthcare sector is an expansive space with many types of organizational models. From a dental office, large-scale hospital or assisted living facility to a neighborhood clinic, all require efficient and secure operations to deliver high-quality care. No matter what model you're looking at, good cybersecurity practices apply.

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Privacy and Data Security

Healthcare providers need to be able to trust that the technologies they use will protect patient information and allow them to connect with patients securely. Compliance with healthcare regulations is essential in ensuring that patient privacy is maintained. Data security is a key component of healthcare compliance, and healthcare organizations must take steps to ensure that their systems are secure.

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Secure Access to Care

Access to healthcare is a human right. It should be easy for patients to find and receive quality care from healthcare providers, without worrying about their security or well-being. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The way to balance the two is to implement security solutions that protect assets and users while delivering a positive patient-provider experience.

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Telehealth Adoption

The telehealth industry is booming as more and more patients look for convenient access to care. Telemedicine is revolutionizing how we receive and deliver healthcare, and one way to safeguard this sector is through identity management and Cloud-based security. These ensure that only authorized users can access patient information and that this information is stored safely and securely off-site.

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Ease of access, privacy and data security are top priorities for US adults when engaging with healthcare

Factors that are important when engaging with healthcare according to US adults (ages 18+).

Ease of access to care

89%

Privacy (e.g., keeping private health information confidential)

89%

Data security

88%

Getting what you consider to be personalized care

85%

Having a care provider who is close to where you live or work

85%

Healthcare costs

85%

Coordination among all my healthcare providers

84%

Being able to monitor my health (e.g., using apps, wearable devices)

75%

Access to a health coach (e.g., someone who helps you make food and lifestyle changes to improve well-being)

68%

CVS, “The 2021 Health Care Insights Study” conducted by Market Measurement, July 8, 2021

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