NIST, MITRE offer cybersecurity tips for telehealth deployments

With the increasing use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring in healthcare, it is crucial for providers to prioritize cybersecurity. At HIMSS20, experts will discuss the cyber risks associated with these technologies and strategies to safeguard against them. They will focus on the security vulnerabilities in the telehealth ecosystem and highlight controls that can be implemented to protect patients’ privacy and data. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework is recommended as a starting point for hospitals to address telehealth security.