"Keeping Emergency Field Hospitals Cyber Secure"

Field hospitals and emergency response Information Technology (IT) infrastructure are confronted with the same cybersecurity challenges as any other IT infrastructure, but the consequences can be fatal. Hackers and scammers attempting to exploit vulnerabilities during an emergency can disrupt critical healthcare services. Research in the International Journal of Emergency Management examines the growing concerns regarding the cybersecurity of medical devices, health data, and healthcare infrastructure as a whole. A team of researchers emphasizes that cyber threat actors target healthcare systems partly due to the invaluable data they hold. Weak defenses in these critical systems allow for unauthorized access and potential harm, such as launching ransomware or violating patient and healthcare worker privacy for monetary gain. The group highlights the need for immediate action to strengthen cybersecurity measures in field hospitals and emergency response operations. Advanced security technologies, regular vulnerability audits, and employee cybersecurity training require investment. This article continues to discuss key points from the study on the cybersecurity challenges faced by field hospitals. 

Inderscience reports "Keeping Emergency Field Hospitals Cyber Secure"