The digitization of healthcare has given caregivers the power to access, analyze, manage, and share data in ways never before possible. It has also made your medical devices, systems, networks, and hospital data highly vulnerable to cybercrime.
The digitization of healthcare has given caregivers the power to access, analyze, manage, and share data in ways never before possible. It has also made your medical devices, systems, networks, and hospital data highly vulnerable to cybercrime.
13M+²
medical records were stolen in the US in 2018 alone1
Philips holistic strategy is based on the guiding principles of “security by design.” We unite the power of our people, processes and technologies to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical clinical and personal data across the entire care lifecycle. We understand that your cybersecurity is only as strong as its weakest link, so our goal is to make sure that Philips patient monitoring clinical networks and systems are not an entry point for an attack.
Security is always top of mind at Philips. Not just network, infrastructure, and data protection. But device protection. Cybersecurity is built into Philips Patient Information Center IX, new generation bedside monitors, and mobile handhelds -- from design and development to testing and deployment. Our monitoring devices and networks include node authentication and data encryption to secure patient information within and beyond the walls of your enterprise.
We support robust security policies and procedures, employ established encryption technologies, and comply with regulatory data protection standards. Philips actively engages with government agencies, industry partners and providers to close healthcare security loopholes and implement safeguards.
With Philips “security by design” solution, you can choose from a comprehensive range of services to keep your monitoring network, systems and devices up to date, performing at peak capacity, and shielded from the constant threat of cyberattacks.
Our remote enablement solution, powered by PerformanceBridge Focal Point, enables you to assess the performance of your Philips clinical and network devices. It helps to speed diagnostics, drive performance, and keep your operating system and device software up to date. Philips experts watch over your device inventory and manage software revisions remotely to simplify the deployment of the latest cybersecurity updates.
Our dedicated consultants work with you one-on-one to provide the ongoing support you need to develop an IT environment you can trust to withstand cyberattacks with confidence, including:
Philips is your partner of choice in your quest to protect the privacy of your patients and the integrity of their data from the constant threat of healthcare cyberattacks. We’re committed to working with you and your team to implement recommended safeguards designed around your infrastructure, your organization, and your patients. Together we can build a more secure healthcare enterprise
“Cybersecurity is front and center in the transition to connected care.”
- Jeroen Tas, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer, Philips
1. HIPAA Journal, posted on Dec. 27, 2018
2. HIPAA Journal, posted July 12, 2018
3. IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Report 2016
