An overview of cybersecurity in emerging healthcare systems

Abstract

This chapter comprehensively explores various aspects of cybersecurity in healthcare. The chapter examined the significance of cybersecurity, its historical basis, prevalent threats, regulatory frameworks, and mitigation strategies. By highlighting the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures amidst the ongoing digital transformation in healthcare, the chapter considers relevant literature to identify current cybersecurity issues in emerging healthcare systems, highlighting the importance of digitalization and technology adoption, mostly the shift from paper-based records to electronic health records (EHRs), and emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding healthcare data throughout its lifecycle. Additionally, the chapter examines regulatory compliance challenges and suggests a tailored algorithm for mitigation strategies, while investigating human factors in healthcare cybersecurity. In addition, the chapter also discusses measures to protect patient data and maintain trust in healthcare systems, incorporating case studies of healthcare data breaches. Finally, the chapter considers emerging trends in healthcare cybersecurity providing recommendations for effectively securing modern healthcare systems.