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Cyberattacks against the healthcare industry will continue. Organizations in this business would be prudent to focus on a broad set of assessments and attributes for boosting cybersecurity—rather than a single map or tool combination. Create an enterprise-wide plan for security and risk reduction.
Fremont, CA: When used correctly, data is an excellent tool for improving healthcare. However, hackers are attracted to data because of its great worth. There are weaknesses in this increasingly networked business, as outside vendors are highly relied on to help payer and provider organizations achieve their goals. Healthcare businesses must commit significant resources to evaluate their present security measures.
Healthcare executives must assess their companies' positioning and preparation to prevent becoming victims of the next attack. Healthcare businesses rely significantly on both old and new systems. These systems were put together piece by piece to handle the organization's overall workflows and the linkages between them. Each system's exposure and vulnerable linkages must be examined in depth to increase cybersecurity.
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Each organization is distinct. No single anti-hacking service can provide total protection against all potential cyber security threats. However, firms can make significant improvements in four areas to improve their cybersecurity.
Single Point vs. Platform Solutions
Many firms will begin handling risk by transitioning away from single-point solutions to platform-based solutions. For example, payer companies may have hundreds, if not thousands, of systems within their operations. If an upgraded solution can combine 40 different products into a single platform, it will improve security and streamline monitoring, lowering the number of vulnerabilities.
Interoperability
Healthcare organizations that use industry-standard interoperability standards lower risk. The industry is moving toward shared interoperability standards and encryption techniques. These standards also enable security software manufacturers to invest in endpoint and access point protection, thereby improving an organization's vulnerabilities.
Dreaded Silos
Without a comprehensive methodology or shared business vision, several departments prefer to develop their own siloed solutions. When two components use distinct methods, coordination breaks down, leading to increased hazards. Organizations that take a holistic approach and build an enterprise-wide plan, knowing how each component works together, will succeed better in reducing risk.
Don’t Expect a Quick Regulatory Solution
The sector should rely on something other than government action or market trends to adapt to recent events. Instead, the initial focus should be examining current procedures and assessing an organization's vulnerabilities. Compliance with industry standards and best practices is critical for cybersecurity, but no "perfect" method or "ideal" technical architecture exists. There is no one-size-fits-all approach because each organization has distinct needs.
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