Motivation
Information is a valuable target for hackers. They use it for identity theft, fraud, and other malicious purposes. In the healthcare industry, it is imperative to ensure that sensitive patient information, such as medical records, is protected from cyber-attacks. The implementation of cybersecurity tools supports the prevention of data breaches, maintains the confidentiality and integrity of patient information, and complies with regulations.
Description & Implementation
ARCANA & CYBIT frameworks will be implemented in this scenario. The integration of these NERO marketplace cybersecurity tools and activities will collectively improve resilience to cyber threats and better protect critical assets and information. More specifically, a network monitoring tool will be in place to continuously monitor network traffic for suspicious activity. An intrusion detection system will identify and alert security teams to potential security breaches, such as unauthorized access to sensitive patient information. An incident response plan will be in place to respond security incidents, minimize damage, and restore normal operations.
Contribution of Project & Expected Impact
ARCANA is crucial in the integration and deployment of cybersecurity tools. Through staff trainings, technical support after the installation of tools, and the monitoring and analysis of the tools’ effectiveness to determine areas of improvement, NERO solutions can decrease vulnerability to security breaches and help employees understand how to use tools properly. CYBIT intervenes to complement these trainings with a holistic set of services, ranging from the identification, protection, detection, response, recovery, and testing of cybersecurity tools.
By deploying NERO tools, SMEs within the healthcare industry will inherit a diverse set of scalable solutions. The adoption of NERO tools not only prevents data breaches and enhances the security of patient information, but this commitment to protecting sensitive data fosters trust with patients and stakeholders, helps attract new patients, and improves the organization’s reputation. Additionally, by limiting the risk of cyber-attacks, SMEs can minimize the financial, legal, and reputational risks associated with security incidents. Finally, transitioning to automated security processes improves operational efficiency by reducing downtime and decreasing response times in case of a security breach.