The Evolution of Healthcare Cybersecurity and The Safeguarding of Patient Data in The Modern Age of Medicine

IF 1.3 Q3 RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jmir.2024.101512

Alyasaa Anas , Dr Flavious B. Nkubi , Mr Ezeokeke Uchenna Onyebuchi , Aiman A.C. Igwebgbe

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Abstract

Background/Purpose

Modern medicine is rife with the use of information technology (IT). Beginning with the introduction of hospital information systems around 1970, digital imaging modalities like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the 1970s and 1980s, Picture Archiving and Communication Systems and softcopy reading in the 1980s and 1990s, to the electronic sharing of clinical information across regions, nations, or even globally today. The hospital has become a crucial tool for speedy, effective, and affordable communication. However, the expanding use of IT and the Internet in hospitals has also generated new issues, and one area that has grown in importance for hospitals is cybersecurity. To comprehend this challenge, it is crucial to undertake a thorough examination and meticulous study of its evolutionary journey. The evolution of healthcare cybersecurity reflects the changing landscape of healthcare delivery and technology, as well as the growing threats and challenges posed by cyberattacks.

Methods

A review of literature on the subject was conducted across Google, Google Scholar, journal articles, radiography and radiology websites as well as the Information and Telecommunication Union website. Words like the evolution of cybersecurity, cyberattacks in hospitals, cybersecurity in radiology, vulnerability, radiography, radiology, and medical imaging were used in the search.

Results

The health industry suffers some of the highest volume of cyberattacks and there are whispers of a lot to come. Combine these trends with the breach damage cost surpassing all other industries and a thunderous warning of a devastating cyberattack approaching the sector.

Conclusion

Healthcare organizations need to adopt proactive and comprehensive strategies to safeguard their data, such as implementing robust policies, standards, and protocols, conducting regular risk assessments and audits, educating and training staff and patients, and collaborating with other stakeholders.

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现代医学时代医疗网络安全的演变与患者数据的保护

背景/目的现代医学充斥着信息技术（IT）的应用。从 1970 年左右引入医院信息系统开始，到 20 世纪 70 年代和 80 年代引入计算机断层扫描和磁共振成像等数字成像模式，再到 20 世纪 80 年代和 90 年代引入图片存档和通信系统以及软拷贝阅读，直至今天跨地区、跨国家甚至全球范围的临床信息电子共享。医院已成为快速、有效和经济实惠的重要沟通工具。然而，信息技术和互联网在医院中的应用不断扩大，也产生了新的问题，其中一个对医院越来越重要的领域就是网络安全。要理解这一挑战，就必须对其演变历程进行全面考察和细致研究。医疗保健网络安全的演变反映了医疗保健服务和技术的不断变化，以及网络攻击带来的日益严重的威胁和挑战。搜索中使用了网络安全的演变、医院中的网络攻击、放射学中的网络安全、脆弱性、放射学、放射学和医学影像等词汇。结果医疗行业遭受的网络攻击数量位居前列，而且有消息称未来还会有更多的网络攻击。结论医疗机构需要采取积极主动的综合策略来保护数据安全，例如实施强有力的政策、标准和协议，定期进行风险评估和审计，对员工和患者进行教育和培训，并与其他利益相关者合作。

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Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING-

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

11.10%

发文量

231

审稿时长

53 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. This journal is published four times a year and is circulated to approximately 11,000 medical radiation technologists, libraries and radiology departments throughout Canada, the United States and overseas. The Journal publishes articles on recent research, new technology and techniques, professional practices, technologists viewpoints as well as relevant book reviews.