Secure patient data and compliance in the healthcare sector

Hospitals and healthcare organizations are at the heart of our critical infrastructure. When IT fails, the consequences are dramatic. Technology and digital systems must function smoothly in order to provide patients with optimal care. Digitalization is a major challenge, and cyber security and the protection of sensitive data are essential.

Data security in the cloud is particularly crucial. Cloud solutions offer many advantages: they are flexible, scalable and allow quick access to important patient data. But this data needs to be well protected. The protection of professional secrets, such as doctor-patient data, is prescribed by law in accordance with Section 203 of the German Criminal Code (StGB). A violation can have serious legal consequences. The transfer of sensitive data by the professional secrecy holder to a cloud provider is sufficient to constitute a breach. Only those who protect the transmitted data by using appropriate cryptographic methods are on the safe side.

82% of hospitals have experienced cyberattacks in the last two years. These attacks cost an average of 7.13 million US dollars per incident. Many hospitals are not adequately protected - more than half are not well prepared for cyber attacks. The number of attacks on the healthcare system is increasing by around 45% every year.

Data security in the cloud must be a top priority. Robust security functions such as data encryption, regular security updates and access management help here. Hospitals must also meet the KRITIS requirements. These contain strict IT security requirements for critical infrastructures and demand, among other things, regular security checks and the implementation of minimum IT security standards. Compliance with these regulations is not only required by law, but is also essential for the protection of patients and the smooth operation of the facilities.

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