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The healthcare sector in Canada is facing unprecedented cybersecurity risks, posing significant threats to patient data, care providers and the reputation of healthcare organizations. The increasing dependence on digital technologies, electronic health records, and connected medical devices has expanded the attack surface making healthcare organizations vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
Cybercriminals encrypt sensitive data, demanding ransom in exchange for decryption keys.
Fraudulent emails and messages trick healthcare professionals into divulging sensitive information.
Connected medical devices provide entry points for hackers to access sensitive data.
Authorized personnel intentionally or unintentionally compromise data security.
Unauthorized access to sensitive patient information.
The ISO 27001 provides a framework for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. ISO 27701, an extension of ISO 27001, specifically addresses privacy information management.
Implementing ISO 27001 ensures a systematic approach to managing cybersecurity risks.
ISO 27701 ensures the protection of patient data and privacy.
Adhering to ISO standards demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements.
Implementing robust security measures enhances patient trust and confidence.
Effective cybersecurity measures safeguard healthcare organizations’ reputation.
Our framework-based approach offers a structured methodology to implement ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards, ensuring a comprehensive cybersecurity posture:
Identify and evaluate cyber risks through Cyber Audits.
Establish clear security policies and procedures.
Deploy robust security controls.
Educate healthcare professionals on cybersecurity best practices.
Regularly review and improve the ISMS.
By adopting a framework-based approach and implementing ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards, healthcare organizations in Canada can effectively mitigate emerging cybersecurity risks, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive patient data and protecting their reputation.