{"id":26896,"date":"2023-08-25T11:51:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T08:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/?p=26896"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:29:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:29:08","slug":"healthcare-cybersecurity-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/healthcare-cybersecurity-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Challenges in Healthcare Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybercrime keeps running rampant, targeting individuals and critical infrastructure alike. According to the latest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/Media\/PDF\/AnnualReport\/2022_IC3Report.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FBI\u2019s IC3 report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, phishing, personal data breach, and extortion have been the most common cybercrime types over the last five years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hackers target confidential data because they profit from selling it. In 2022, the FBI <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registered a daunting amount of losses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> caused to US citizens and businesses by cybercrime activities: $10.3 billion. To put this in perspective, this sum was about 3.5 times lower in 2018 \u2013 $2.7 billion. Even more, in 2021, the losses were $6.8 billion, meaning they have grown by one-third over a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26897\" title=\"Chart of losses caused to US citizens and businesses by cybercrime, in billions (2018-2022)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities.png\" alt=\"Chart of losses caused to US citizens and businesses by cybercrime, in billions (2018-2022)\" width=\"1550\" height=\"939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities.png 1550w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-1536x931.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-450x273.png 450w, https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/losses-by-cybercrime-activities-1000x606.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/Media\/PDF\/AnnualReport\/2022_IC3Report.pdf\">The IC3 report 2022<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the same report, the healthcare industry is the most common victim of cyber attacks. This industry has the perfect combination of valuable data and glaring security issues making it a gold mine for hackers. So why do healthcare institutions lose data (and money), despite strict security regulations, HIPAA guidelines, and other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/8806?r=5&amp;s=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">government-enforced measures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why is Cybersecurity Important in Healthcare?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why there are so many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity threats in healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Any confidential data can be used as leverage or for many criminal purposes, like extortion, identity theft, fraud, and much more. That is why such information is highly lucrative and draws a lot of hackers\u2019 attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The healthcare industry deals with an enormous amount of private data on a daily basis. Digital technologies brought many benefits to the workflow in hospitals, most notably reducing the paperwork and organizing health records. Unfortunately, the same technologies created a lot of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity issues in healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allow criminals to steal and tamper with health-related data while keeping a low profile in a remote location, possibly from the other side of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the healthcare industry had to acknowledge the vital role of cybersecurity and implement numerous measures to predict and fend off attacks. The government introduces and enforces many security regulations and standards that are mandatory. On their part, healthcare service providers usually implement additional security measures to further protect their businesses, clients, and related data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every data leak that occurs in a medical institution is a potential collective lawsuit from hundreds or thousands of patients. Such a lawsuit may ruin the reputation of the healthcare service provider and can easily destroy its future as a business enterprise. It also involves a huge fine which can be the final blow to the healthcare organization since many clinics and hospitals are already poorly funded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity threats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> target persons and businesses, bringing potential reputational and financial damage. On a larger scale, they can also disrupt the workflows in one of the most vital systems of a state: the public health system. From this perspective, considering the utmost importance of the problem, developing effective solutions to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity challenges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a matter of national security.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Top 3 Cybersecurity Issues in Healthcare Industry<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are dozens of security threat types. However, there are three main reasons why cyber attacks are successful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Outdated Computer Systems<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though some people prefer the term \u201clegacy systems,\u201d they are just sugarcoating the problem. Due to budget cuts, some hospitals have to use decade-old computer equipment and software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it\u2019s ineffective in terms of performance and power efficiency. More importantly, its creators abandon old software after it reaches the \u201clifetime\u201d threshold. For instance, about 15% of computers worldwide used<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/gs.statcounter.com\/os-version-market-share\/windows\/desktop\/worldwide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 7 and 8 during 2022<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which has recently dropped to about 4%. This is despite those systems having had no security updates since January 2020 (or January 2023, in the case of the Extended Security Updates program).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The \u201cit&#8217;s old, but it works\u201d attitude is a massive threat to cybersecurity, especially in healthcare. Eventually, you have to part with some money for upgrades and new computers. Recycle old junk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Phishing Attacks Are Getting More Sophisticated<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worst part is that attacks are getting smarter, but people remain the same. One of the main threats to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the human factor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even after graduation, doctors must continue learning about new threats, cures, and practices. Sadly, the same approach is not as common in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity in healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Every healthcare worker who has access to patients\u2019 confidential information can become a potential intermediary for a data breach. Lack of security awareness, understaffing, and budget cuts are the weak points that ensure the success of hacker attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hackers constantly improve their methods and use new technologies. One of the most recent examples is using artificial intelligence to enhance their tools. For example, it can easily create compelling texts for phishing and other scams. Modern AI chatbots lack many basic security kill switches. The lack of control over AI and its potential use to assist criminal activities has raised much concern. It was expressed in the recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/futureoflife.org\/open-letter\/pause-giant-ai-experiments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signed by prominent digital technology scientists and entrepreneurs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. The Growing Scale of Botnets and Ransomware<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern botnets amass enough technical capabilities to execute DDoS attacks. Besides, botnets distribute malware that leads to data breaches and further expands them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the COVID pandemic, massive hacker attacks <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmir.org\/2021\/4\/e21747\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">targeted<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> research facilities, vaccine manufacturers, hospitals, and even the World Health Organization and the HHS. Some of those attacks were successful and led to drastic results. Data was stolen or lost, surgeries were postponed, hospital operations were compromised, and many lives were endangered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/Media\/PDF\/AnnualReport\/2022_IC3Report.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IC3 report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in 2022, Healthcare and Public Health infrastructure was the primary victim of ransomware. Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/Media\/News\/2022\/220914-2.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FBI report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights massive attacks on healthcare payment processors in the same year. There is enough evidence to believe that the situation will remain grim with a slim chance of improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Overcome the Main Challenges in Healthcare Cybersecurity?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything we can do about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity challenges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Yes, but the necessary measures require a lot of money and effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Upgrade Equipment<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your old computers and servers are still in operating state, it does not mean they remain effective. At some point, equipment is no longer able to meet the growing requirements of security software. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get hardware that supports modern security protocols, encryption methods, etc.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not only will you reach a higher level of security, but also you will get a much more energy-effective infrastructure. This way, a higher performance-per-Watt ratio of modern equipment will save you money, so you will be able to improve your business, including its security, even further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Update Software<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same principle applies to software products implemented in healthcare computer systems. Old versions of anti-viruses, firewalls, antimalware, and other security solutions are usually discontinued and no longer updated by their creators. In fact, this leads to one of the most common and dangerous <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity threats in healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You have the illusion of being protected, but your systems have no real protection because old security software cannot deal with modern types of attacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Buy new licenses and enforce automatic updates. No product is perfect, so let developers patch their software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Train Staff<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees have to learn how to handle new hardware and software. But they must also learn how to detect and ward off potential threats. Minimizing the impact of a human factor is essential for fighting cybercrime.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These days, learning \u201cdigital hygiene\u201d is as essential as learning basic health and safety rules. Trained personnel who know how to avoid and respond to most common computer-related threats, such as unsafe passwords or phishing emails, are vital not only to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but to all industries that have integrated digital technologies into their workflows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Implement Constant Security Monitoring and Regular Checkups<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, modern healthcare institutions have a complex computer infrastructure with dozens of workstations and at least one server located on-site or in the cloud. These numbers may vary for small clinics or large hospitals, but the essence remains the same: a computer system with all its components requires a lot of setup and maintenance to remain fully functional and secure. Depending on the scale, you will need one or a few system administrators and digital security specialists to monitor and protect your computer network. They should also select the best-fit antivirus, data backup, and system monitor software for your business based on your system specifications and other key factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various levels of access, permission rules, and authentication are the staples of digital safety, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are crucial for remote operations but are also essential for on-site work. Multi-factor authentication is a relatively simple but effective defense mechanism. Do not neglect it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Restricting access to your computer network from outside is another commonly used method of securing data. Also, assigning different access levels to workers depending on their positions and duties in a company is an excellent measure that has proven its effectiveness in preventing data loss and other security threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Enable Encryption of Confidential Data<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients\u2019 files and login credentials are often kept in plain text form. Avoid it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You should implement encryption protocols to secure data during storage and communication. This way, even if hackers manage to steal information, it will be nearly impossible to decrypt it in the foreseeable future, even with state-of-the-art tools. Even if hackers have the determination and resources to crack properly protected information, it will likely become outdated and worthless by that time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Adjust Network Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt the modular structure to minimize the losses. When one compartment is compromised in a submarine, it is shut off, but the boat remains operational. The same principle may be adjusted to a computer network in a healthcare institution. If one module or segment fails, the rest must keep working.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This approach ensures the uninterrupted operation of computer systems in emergency situations, which is vital for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hire Professionals<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the crucial step that ensures the effectiveness of all the aforementioned steps. You need the experience and skills of professionals to deal with the current and future <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity challenges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why you should hire a team of experts who will consult you, analyze your needs, develop an efficient <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solution, and integrate it seamlessly into your business infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Intellectsoft has a team of skilled specialists experienced in creating and implementing advanced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/healthcare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare IT solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We can provide you with a full range of consulting and software development services to protect your business against <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity threats in healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list can go on and on. Those steps are just the basics. Cybercriminals are raking in billions of dollars every year, so they will not give up any time soon. It\u2019s up to us to protect our private information and defend critical infrastructure. And since most attacks are focused on the healthcare sector, it needs extra defensive measures and fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only three <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity challenges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2023 may seem like not much, but any of them can cause irreversible damage to medical institutions, their medical staff, and, most important \u2013 patients. The growing scale of ransomware and botnets, together with AI-empowered and more sophisticated phishing schemes, require extra effort and quality from your entire digital infrastructure. Outdated legacy systems are more fragile compared to modern ones with blockchain-driven and microservice-based architecture. This is why your upgraded equipment should go hand-in-hand with updated healthcare software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure these cybersecurity challenges won\u2019t interfere with your business and your patients, you need to make sure that all specialists creating or upgrading your software are reliable professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a software development provider since 2007, we have built from scratch and upgraded dozens of healthcare systems and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/cases\/xmed-app\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecosystems<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of different types and complexity \u2013 MVP, ERP, CRM, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/cases\/patient-web-portal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patient portals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and many others. As a company with 15+ years of solid experience in the field of providing digital solutions for businesses, from startups to enterprises, we understand the importance of solid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the intensity of the consequences a minor data breach may cause to the client\u2019s reputation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We guarantee the highest quality of every finished project, and the fact that we have many recurring clients supports this statement. So, if you\u2019re looking for a reliable team of professionals who will help you eliminate or overcome <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare cybersecurity challenges<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ve found it. Just <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intellectsoft.net\/contacts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get in touch with us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tell us what your business needs so that we can offer you the most effective and secure solution.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybercrime keeps running rampant, targeting individuals and critical infrastructure alike. 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