Abstract : The healthcare sector is leading the digital transformation in a time of unheard-of technical developments. However, the seamless integration of technology has created enormous problems for digital privacy and cybersecurity. This chapter carefully analyzes the numerous difficulties that healthcare organizations encounter as it digs into the complicated world of healthcare cybersecurity. The chapter examines the wide range of hazards that permeate the healthcare industry, from the persistent threat of data breaches and ransomware attacks to the vulnerabilities offered by IoT devices and insider threats. The chapter also outlines the fundamental ideas supporting digital privacy in healthcare. In order to protect patient information, it emphasizes the critical importance of informed consent, data reduction, and encrypted communication. The chapter examines the complex web of laws controlling healthcare data through the lens of compliance, highlighting the fine line between legal compliance and effective cybersecurity measures. In the end, the chapter serves as a roadmap for technologists, legislators, and healthcare practitioners, providing takeaways to strengthen the digital infrastructure of healthcare systems. Stakeholders may successfully manage the complex issues of cybersecurity and digital privacy by adopting the solutions and best practices described here. This will ensure the accuracy of patient data, regulatory compliance, and, most importantly, the trust that supports the healthcare ecosystem.
Keywords : Cybersecurity, Digital Privacy, Healthcare, Data Breaches, Ransomware Attacks, IoT Vulnerabilities, Insider Threats, Regulatory Compliance, Informed Consent, Encryption, Blockchain, Advanced Threat Detection, Healthcare Systems, Patient Data Protection, C
Cite : Nafees, M., & Kumar, M. (2023). Cybersecurity And Digital Privacy In Healthcare: Challenges And Solutions (1st ed., p. 125). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9789388996747.nsp2023.eb.ch-16
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