Earlier this month, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (HC3) issued a dire warning about the security impact of emerging technologies on the healthcare sector. The report makes clear that new technologies such as artificial intelligence, 5G networks, nanomedicine, smart hospitals and quantum computing are helping providers improve health and reduce costs. It also clearly shows that the coin has tails.
For the purposes of this blog post, we’ll look at the first problem outlined by HC3; artificial intelligence. No one can deny the value that AI brings to providers: deeper patient insights and faster, more accurate decisions that help improve health outcomes and increase efficiency, to name a few.
But as the report clarifies, the first requirement for effective AI is that it “requires the collection of vast amounts of data in order to learn.” To optimize patient outcomes, practitioners need unrestricted access to this data, which can inform better decision-making. This can be a tricky combination when it comes to data security. Whenever you combine massive data sets with non-technical user access needs, you are creating a risky environment.
Healthcare information is one of the most sensitive personal data, making it a very attractive target for malicious actors, who can use it for a variety of nefarious purposes, including insurance fraud, identity theft and even extortion. We already know that insider threats pose an increasing risk to healthcare organizations. Nearly 50 percent of breaches in the industry are attributed to insider threat actors, and one study found that nearly 20 percent of sensitive files are open to every employee in a healthcare organization.
All of these enablers create a risk-filled environment, but that doesn’t mean healthcare organizations should shy away from these important technological advancements that allow them to do their jobs better and keep patients healthier. But it does make it more important than ever to find the best partners and solutions to help your organization mitigate growing security risks.
Our teams are helping healthcare organizations around the world prevent cyberattacks early by analyzing all activity through data to identify “indicators of intent”, long before data breaches occur.
If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch with our team to learn how DTEX InterCEPT can help mitigate healthcare security risks without violating employee trust and privacy by uncovering the context and intent of human behavior.
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*** This is a syndicated blog from DTEX Systems Inc’s Security Bloggers Network, written by Armaan Mahbod. Read the original article: https://www.dtexsystems.com/blog/the-increasing-insider-risk-of-emerging-healthcare-technology/