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An Overview of Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenges

The healthcare sector is increasingly becoming a target for cybercriminal activities due to the high value of personal health information (PHI). Bramfitt Technology Labs specializes in addressing these unique cybersecurity threats, bringing advanced solutions to protect sensitive data and healthcare IT infrastructure.

The Growing Threat Landscape in Healthcare

  • Valuable Patient Information: The comprehensive nature of patient data makes it a lucrative target for malicious activities.

  • Essential Service Continuity: Healthcare institutions need constant uptime, leaving them susceptible to disruptive cyber-attacks like ransomware.

  • Diverse and Complex IT Networks: The variety of connected technologies, from older systems to modern IoT devices, creates a broad attack surface.

Nurse uses tablet to review patient notes
Nurse uses tablet to review patient notes

Historical Cyber Incidents and Key Takeaways

  • WannaCry Attack on NHS (2017): The UK’s NHS faced a severe ransomware attack, leading to significant disruptions. This highlighted the critical need for updated systems and effective data backup strategies.

  • Large-Scale Breach of a U.S. Health Insurer (2015): This incident, involving the compromise of over 78 million customer records, emphasised the importance of robust data protection measures and continuous vulnerability scanning.

Regulatory Frameworks

UK Standards:

  • Data Protection Act 2018: Aligns with GDPR for stringent personal data handling and processing.

  • NHS Digital’s Security Protocols: Specific security standards for NHS entities and their partners

USA Standards:

  • HIPAA Compliance: Ensures the safeguarding of PHI through comprehensive security measures.

  • HITECH Act: Broadens HIPAA’s scope and introduces greater penalties for non-compliance.

Our Commitment

At Bramfitt Technology Labs, we combine our cybersecurity expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare sector challenges. We are committed to keeping your healthcare systems secure and compliant, equipping your organisation to be resilient against cyber threats.

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