Healthcare turns to managed security to guard patient records

Healthcare providers are facing increasing threats to digital patient records and medical systems. A number of organisations are now adopting managed security services to offer around-the-clock protection against cyberattacks, data breaches, and internal risks.

Cybersecurity needs

Hospitals and clinics have become prominent targets for cybercriminals due to large volumes of personal and health data. Ransomware incidents can delay critical care, while breaches of protected health information can result in substantial regulatory fines and reputational damage. Insider threats from staff and vulnerabilities in connected medical devices add further complexity to already stretched IT departments.

Outsourced monitoring

Managed Security Services (MSS) are designed to provide ongoing cybersecurity monitoring and threat response. By outsourcing these functions, healthcare facilities can access cybersecurity expertise without maintaining their own in-house teams. Borderless CS has developed MSS offerings specifically for healthcare, with services used by organisations ranging from small clinics to large hospital networks.

Technology approach

The company operates a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to monitor healthcare clients' digital systems 24 hours a day. Advanced detection tools are combined with analysis from specialised personnel to identify potential threats as they occur. Workstations, medical devices, and networks are protected through firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and segmentation to restrict unauthorised access.

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare providers must comply with a series of regulations, which can include HIPAA rules, ISO cybersecurity standards, and country-specific privacy laws. Borderless CS supports its clients to maintain compliance, aiming to reduce risks of non-compliance penalties.

Protecting cloud systems

Many hospitals are moving more data and applications to the cloud. Borderless CS's offerings include cloud security, utilising encryption and secure access management. This ensures that patient records can be accessed securely from different care locations without compromising privacy.

Savings and safety

The company highlights that its managed security services help reduce operational downtime due to cyber incidents and improve overall data privacy. Outsourcing is positioned as a cost-saving approach compared with hiring internal cybersecurity teams. Improving system security helps healthcare providers maintain uninterrupted patient care.

"The cyberthreat landscape for healthcare organisations is evolving rapidly and requires constant vigilance. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that hospitals and clinics are protected so they can continue delivering vital services," said Himali Dhande, Cybersecurity Operations Lead, Borderless CS.