Hospitals and healthcare providers are classified as critical infrastructure. Protect patient data and meet NIS2 requirements.
These systems with patient data are in the particular focus of NIS2.
These risks must be addressed by healthcare facilities under NIS2.
Hospitals are prime targets for ransomware. Encrypted patient data can endanger human lives.
IoMT devices (infusion pumps, monitors) are often poorly secured and offer attackers entry points.
Unauthorized access to patient data by employees requires strict access controls and logging.
Older HIS systems without current security updates must be segmented and closely monitored.
These Art. 21 measures are particularly relevant for healthcare facilities.
Comprehensive risk analysis for all systems with health data, documented ISMS policies according to ISO 27001.
Specific contingency plan for cyber attacks that prioritizes patient care. 24-hour notification to the competent authority for significant incidents.
Contingency concepts for IT outages with backup processes for critical patient care and documentation.
Regular training on phishing, social engineering, and secure handling of patient data for all employees.
Role-based access controls for patient records, multi-factor authentication for critical systems.


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