Cyber attacks on hospitals and health systems during pandemic have been increased rapidly, cyber attacks can affect critical aspects of hospitals that lay over the computer network.

1. HOW TO BE “CYBERSAFE” DURING PANDEMIC
Cyber attacks on hospitals and health systems during pandemic have been increased rapidly, cyber
attacks can affect critical aspects of hospitals that lay over the computer network. Hospitals may suffer
from ransomware attacks data theft, gain unauthorized access to a computer system, and even fraud.
Also, they suffer from insufficient security resources, legacy systems, and multiple operational systems.
HIPPA Compliance has some basic guidelines on how the network should be set up. The malicious report
is increased in the Covid-19 period. There are some possible ways to be cybercafe during this pandemic.
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
Peoples should be aware of cyber attacks and the risk related to that issue. Also knowing about the best
practices will help them out from cyber attacks. Patient’s information and data are a more important
thing to be kept under a secured panel. Hence there must follow the proper policies.
FOLLOW HIPPA
HIPPA is considered one of the strongest security standards in the world. Health care industries must
follow the Policies and guidelines which are stated in HIPPA. And use two-factor authentication where
ever possible for both hospitals and patients.
SECURE E-MAILS
Remote workers as well as hospital networks ensure all your e-mails are secured so that there will not
be any span on your mails. Passwords must be strong and unique. And ensure that your system has anti-
virus software installed. Always keep the anti-virus software up-to-date. Only open emails from trusted
sources. Don’t save any passwords.

2. Use Virtual private network /cloud-based services like web-based EHR software, web-based EMR
software, and practice management software. And remove unnecessary patient information on that
software like EHR software.
PREPARE FOR RESPONSE PLAN
Be prepared for the response plan. What if your organization attacked? Hospitals and healthcare
industries must be aware of the response plan. In case if your system is freeze or you find any unusual
activity in your system immediately remove the external drive or medical device. Always have a backup
of data far away from your system you are currently using.
Cyber attacks can affect hospital and clinical operations and there might be a higher chance of data
theft. It is important that healthcare organizations place cyber security on a higher pedestal than ever.
There must be centralized security with efficient detection for all the activities. Healthcare organizations
can give the top priority to the security partners works in the direction of compliance.
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