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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 1506210 |
| Date de publication | 2020-01-23 14:00:00 (vue: 2020-01-23 15:01:28) |
| Titre | Healthcare security: How can blockchain help? |
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This is part 2 of a blog on healthcare security. For more info, check out part 1. An independent guest blogger wrote this blog.
When it comes to data security, there is no more important place than the healthcare industry. When people go to the doctor, they provide all of their most sensitive information, from their health issues to their phone number, to a doctor they trust. When a medical office or database is hacked or damaged, and that information is released, it can be catastrophic to everyone involved.
Patient security is not only good practice, but it is also the law. Guidelines are in place to protect patient data, and it is up to health professionals and administrators to ensure that proper protections are made. Here are some best practices for now and advanced security platforms to look forward to in the future.
The rise of blockchain technology
While the possibility of losing business and patient data through a system breakdown or employee error is a serious concern, the potential for cybercrime is perhaps the bigger threat. As technology advances, so do the methods that hackers use to infiltrate our systems. The result is a combination of threats from computer viruses to phishing attacks, which trick employees into clicking a link or attachment that opens a door into their computer’s infrastructure. From there, a hacker can sell the personal info that they obtain on the black market or use it to extort money from the unsuspecting patient.
Since criminals have the ability to hack into health systems, an extra layer of security is needed: enter the blockchain. Instead of having patient information listed on an excel spreadsheet or an unsecured platform, this type of technology has information that is encrypted and entered into a chain that cannot be changed, deleted, or tampered with. All new information is verified against a ledger of previous events and cannot be modified unless it is deemed accurate.
In addition to creating better security, blockchain also creates additional transparency for those receiving care. Since a patient would be one of the owners of the blockchain, they are able to monitor when new data is added or changed within their records and have a say in the decision. Blockchain also prevents the leakage of data when emailing or shipping patient records to a new provider, as the new office would need only an access key to view and add their own content.
While this is a relatively new technology, it could prove to be a necessary one in the future.
Safeguarding medical data
Regardless of how data can be lost, it is essential that your medical office is proactive instead of reactive when it comes to a potential breakdown. The first step should always be to create an extensive risk analysis that not only assumes potential risks but also lists a plan of action if the unthinkable were to occur |
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