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HEALTHCARE ORGANISATIONS CAN BUILD UNWAVERING TRUST WITH PATIENTS WHILE HARNESSING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA FOR IMPROVED CARE .
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HEALTHCARE ORGANISATIONS CAN BUILD UNWAVERING TRUST WITH PATIENTS WHILE HARNESSING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF DATA FOR IMPROVED CARE .

organisations ensure this data is secure while still enabling its use in patient care ?
Protecting hyper-personalised health data requires robust security measures . Granular access controls are a simple starting point , which will limit access to authorised personnel with legitimate needs . To take it further , technologies like digital lockers , which give patients greater control over their data , help further protect their data .
When the onus is on healthcare organisations to handle data , de-identifying and anonymising patient data for analysis is a simple way for firms to gain valuable insights while preserving patient privacy . By embracing a culture of data privacy through ongoing training and strict adherence to regulations , healthcare organisations can build unwavering trust with patients while harnessing the full potential of data for improved care .
Looking towards the future , with projections indicating over 750 million connected devices by 2026 , what are some key areas where healthcare professionals should focus their cybersecurity efforts ? How can they stay ahead of emerging threats ?
The future of healthcare , from our point of view , is bright with the integration of connected devices , offering immense opportunities for innovation . With the proliferation of connected devices , healthcare professionals must focus on key areas like securing the entire ecosystem , not just individual devices .
By embracing a zero-trust model and implementing authentication protocols for every user , every device and utilising secure platforms with data protection measures , healthcare professionals can strengthen their edge security ( particularly for wearable devices ).
Also measures like integrating intelligence at the device level for secure data sharing and leveraging AI-driven threat intelligence for real-time threat mitigation are vital .
Ultimately , the future of healthcare cybersecurity depends on a collective commitment to safeguarding patient safety and privacy in the digital age . �
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