Cybersecurity Frameworks in Healthcare Data: Short Literature Review

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024 Aug 22:316:301-302. doi: 10.3233/SHTI240403.

Abstract

The importance of cybersecurity in healthcare, with a focus on safeguarding sensitive patient information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, cannot be overstated Security breaches in this sector can have significant consequences due to the widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) and interconnected medical devices, creating opportunities for exploitation. This work presents a first step to analyzing and organizing healthcare-specific cybersecurity problems and existing security frameworks. Special focus is put on the security risks associated with data integration centers while recognizing their role as hubs for innovation.

Keywords: Cybersecurity; cyber-attacks; cybersecurity frameworks; data breaches; data integration centers; research data; university hospitals.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Computer Security*
  • Confidentiality
  • Electronic Health Records*