Abstract: The development of linked medical devices has heralded a new era of patient care and data-driven insights in a time when technology and healthcare are intertwined. But with the digital shift comes a significant challenge: cybersecurity. With an emphasis on linked medical equipment, this essay explores the complex nexus between healthcare, technology, and cybersecurity. It highlights the crucial connection between quality, compliance, and cybersecurity while examining the intricate web of problems caused by vulnerabilities, data privacy issues, and emerging threats. Security by design, vulnerability management, and thorough incident response planning are all parts of the methods used to solve these issues. Case examples from real-world situations show the practical advantages of strengthened cybersecurity. The study forecasts trends that will influence healthcare cybersecurity, such as quantum-safe encryption and zero-trust architectures. Additionally, it offers a blockchain-based secure IoT solution employing Device Identity Management as well as a deep learning technique staged on the blockchain for safe data transfer in IoT-enabled healthcare systems. It emphasizes the necessity of cooperation and ongoing adaptation in preserving the digital frontier of healthcare. This paper ends by issuing a call to action, calling all parties to collaborate in the unwavering pursuit of patient safety, data integrity, and trustworthiness in the connected healthcare age.
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Cyber-attacks, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Blockchain.
Works Cited:
Comfort Iyanda, Temitope Ogunwola, Zainab Olalekan " Cybersecurity Challenges in the Age of IoT: Safeguarding Quality and Compliance in Connected Medical Devices ", IARJSET International Advanced Research Journal in Science, Engineering and Technology, vol. 10, no. 10, pp. 28-38, 2023. Crossref https://doi.org/10.17148/IARJSET.2023.101003
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DOI:
10.17148/IARJSET.2023.101003