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Cybersecurity and the security of information in healthcare systems are today one of the main challenges in terms of patient safety Because many devices can store patient's protected health information PHI it is difficult for hospitals to keep patient data safe Among doctors who access health records and internal hospital emails via tablets and smartphones digital hackers become more sophisticated in their techniques for stealing PHI As technology advances sophisticated ways of obtaining that information also appear without going through legal routes Hospitals clinics and other care centers face many cybersecurity challenges with new health technologies With the need for security demanded by the government the massive amounts of confidential data and a constantly changing technological environment health care is among the economic sectors that face the most important challenges in the implementation of effective IT solutions IT managers in healthcare settings must balance the stringent privacy and security requirements with the need to constantly improve IT infrastructure and performance From small medical offices to major hospitals the healthcare IT environment is increasingly complex and if not managed properly can have a negative impact on patient care The first line of defense is to work closely with your IT department and any medical device manufacturer to make sure that the equipment your hospital uses has the latest security updates installed
