Healthcare in the Cloud: A Secure Path to Improved Care

Cloud technology is at the forefront of digital transformation strategies for the healthcare industry. Indeed, 81% of healthcare executives stated that they use it in most or all of their operations. And while the shift to the cloud promises to enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and improve safety, it also introduces new security challenges. Healthcare data is a prime target for cybercriminals, as evidenced by the staggering 133 million health records exposed, stolen, or improperly disclosed in 2023.With this in mind, healthcare IT must prioritize compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and HITRUST to ensure the highest level of patient data protection. When applied correctly, the basic tenets of a secure cloud deployment can ensure that these unique security needs are met in this highly regulated sector.