Protecting Digital Health is a comprehensive, practical, and future-focused guide to securing healthcare systems in an increasingly connected world. Designed for professionals, policymakers, and innovators, this book goes beyond theory to deliver real-world frameworks, case studies, and actionable strategies for protecting sensitive health information.
From ransomware attacks that shut down hospitals to emerging threats from artificial intelligence and quantum computing, this book explores the full spectrum of challenges—and provides the tools to address them.
Built on interdisciplinary expertise in cybersecurity, medical informatics, policy, and healthcare systems, this guide equips readers to design resilient, secure, and trustworthy digital health ecosystems.
WHY THIS BOOK MATTERS
Healthcare is now one of the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks globally, and the consequences go far beyond financial loss:
- Patient care can be disrupted
- Critical clinical decisions can be compromised
- Sensitive personal data can be exposed
- Trust in healthcare systems can be permanently damaged
Unlike other industries, a cybersecurity failure in healthcare can cost lives.
This book responds to that urgent reality by offering a complete roadmap to building secure, resilient digital health systems.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
By reading this book, you will:
✔ Understand the unique nature of health data and why it requires specialised protection
✔ Learn how to design and implement defense-in-depth security architectures
✔ Navigate complex frameworks like HIPAA, GDPR, and global compliance standards
✔ Identify and respond to modern threats such as ransomware, insider attacks, and IoMT vulnerabilities
✔ Explore advanced technologies including AI, blockchain, zero-trust, and quantum-resistant security
✔ Build organizational resilience that protects both systems and patient outcomes
✔ Develop a holistic approach that integrates technology, people, and policy
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is essential for:
- Digital Health Professionals
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Cybersecurity Experts
- Healthcare Administrators & CIOs
- Policymakers & Regulators
- Researchers & Students in Health IT
- NGOs and Global Health Implementers
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