Healthcare
The healthcare industry is racing ahead in its digital transformation, embracing tools like electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). But with innovation comes risk. These advancements have opened new doors for cybercriminals, exposing healthcare organizations to an ever-growing array of cyber threats. The stakes are even higher when it comes to protecting sensitive patient data and meeting stringent regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. Navigating this complex landscape requires more than just compliance—it demands a proactive defense strategy.
Key Cybersecurity Threats
With threats surging from multiple sources, evolving continuously enabled by AI tools and systems complexity on the rise, organizations are facing multiple challenges to secure assets and data against cybersecurity threats and comply with regulations.
Achieving assurance against cybersecurity challenges is becoming increasingly vital for organizations and achieving the confidence that everything is consistently monitored, is the one of most sought-after desires of IT leaders and Teams.
At Sphynx we are deploying our extensive expertise in cutting-edge research projects to create solutions that enable Healthcare organizations to evolve their practice with the assurance that their digital assets are protected against cyber threats.
Ransomware Attacks
With a staggering 264% increase in ransomware incidents over the last five years, healthcare providers are prime targets for cybercriminals. The potential for patient data encryption and operational downtime presents significant risks, both financially and to patient safety.
Data Breaches
Breaches of protected health information (PHI) continue to rise, affecting over 88 million individuals last year. Such incidents can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, not to mention damage to reputation.
Phishing Attacks
Phishing remains a prevalent threat, particularly targeting healthcare employees. Attackers deceive staff into disclosing sensitive data via fraudulent communications, which often bypass standard security measures.
Medical Device Exploitation
Medical devices, especially legacy systems running outdated software, represent a critical vulnerability. Cybercriminals can exploit these weak points to gain access to hospital networks.
Our Solutions for Healthcare providers
Our offering combines the Sphynx Security Awareness and Privacy Suite with our Managed Services and the Cyber Range training to provide an across the board solution tailored to the requirements and needs of healthcare providers.
Ransomware Protection and Incident Response
Sphynx provides robust ransomware protection through its Security Operation Centre (SOC) services. Our SOCs offer 24/7 monitoring, using advanced threat detection and intelligence to proactively identify and mitigate ransomware threats. Incident response is integrated within the SOC’s capabilities, ensuring that, in the event of an attack, our team can rapidly isolate threats, restore systems, and minimise operational disruption. This end-to-end service ensures that healthcare organisations can maintain continuity while addressing ransomware risks effectively.
Security Assurance and Compliance for Healthcare Data
Sphynx’s Security Assurance Services are perfectly suited for healthcare organisations seeking to comply with stringent regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. Our team conducts in-depth security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that healthcare institutions meet compliance standards. The Sphynx Security and Privacy Assurance (SPA) Suite is a pivotal tool in this process, offering automated compliance checks and real-time assurance. This allows healthcare providers to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) and other sensitive data while remaining compliant with regulatory frameworks.
Phishing Defence and Employee Awareness
Through Sphynx’s Cyber Range platform, we offer custom cybersecurity training programmes tailored to healthcare, focusing on increasing staff awareness of common attack vectors such as phishing. These training modules simulate real-world cyberattack scenarios, helping healthcare professionals understand and respond to threats more effectively.
IoMT and Medical Device Security
Supporting Regulatory Adherence
Sphynx helps healthcare organisations take proactive steps towards achieving compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and other relevant industry standards. Our Security and Privacy Assurance (SPA) Suite offers tools that streamline the process of working towards regulatory requirements by providing real-time insights and automated checks. While we don’t directly make organisations compliant, we offer critical support to ensure that healthcare providers are well-prepared to meet these regulations and avoid potential fines or breaches.
Our R&D Expertise
Sphynx has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation since its very beginning. Our SIEM and Cyber Range technologies have been trusted to guarantee the cybersecurity of flagship EU research projects that expand the limits of the Industry.
The SMART BEAR Project is developing a platform to help elderly people maintain independent living while managing common age-related conditions. It uses various sensors and medical devices to collect daily health data, which enables personalized healthcare interventions. The project aims to support 5,000 elderly citizens across 5 countries, with the Sphynx SPA Suite ensuring data security between patients, the platform, and healthcare providers.
Project Retention is a healthcare platform designed to improve the care of heart failure patients who need or have received ventricular assist devices (VADs) or heart transplants. The platform enables better clinical monitoring and data-driven decision-making to reduce mortality rates, decrease hospitalizations, and enhance patients’ quality of life. The Sphynx SPA Suite handles the platform’s security, ensuring data privacy and protection through continuous monitoring and security assessments.
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