Cybersecurity attacks have increased the risk to patient data, with attackers targeting the physical layer such as hardware and firmware. Firmware is often exploited as its updates require a manual process that is frequently delayed by IT teams. To mitigate against this, it is essential to ask five questions of your hardware integrator about firmware authentication, hardening checks, inventory scans, traceability, and post-delivery support. The aim is to ensure robust controls that can protect against known attack vectors and expedite recovery.
NZ awards first contract for $2M shared digital health record project
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand has awarded a NZ$4 million contract to Middleware New Zealand for the Shared Digital Health Record (SDHR) system, enhancing
