“They must implement a Zero Trust framework centered on rigorous identity management. This starts with Multi-Factor Authentication for every login and the strict application of Role-Based Access Control, which ensures staff can only access the specific data necessary for their clinical or administrative duties.
“Technically, hospitals must prioritize comprehensive encryption and network isolation to safeguard data from both external breaches and lateral movement. To contain potential infections, the EMR infrastructure should be placed on a segmented network, effectively ‘air-locking’ it away from less secure systems like guest Wi-Fi or Internet of Medical Things devices, such as smart IV pumps, which are often targets for initial entry,” he said.
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