Telehealth describes the usage of both clinical and remote non-clinical healthcare services via remote technologies like electronic communication and telecommunication.
Especially during the pandemic, many people benefited from telehealth offerings as ‘connected patients’, as they could use medical services while remaining at home and keeping a physical distance.
During telehealth processes, sensitive data such as health records, personal information, and at certain times, financial data is exchanged via the Internet or telecommunication channels with the use of devices like computers, tablets, or smartphones.
As time has progressed, telehealth projects have grown and become more stable and secure. However, many of these recently developed solutions are still made up of various untrusted third-party services, which means they don't always have the necessary security measures in place to keep patient data safe.
Therefore, telehealth services have been targeted by cybercriminals to access this highly sensitive and valuable information.
To secure the exchange of data, there are three basic cybersecurity disciplines that need to be in place. The first is to encrypt the data which is being exchanged so that it remains secure even if it is exposed. The second is to secure the communication channels, and the third is to implement authentication measures for all devices, users, and applications.
Utimaco provides various applications to create trust across telehealth processes.
Applications for telehealth
Authentication and Key Agreement in 5G Mobile Networks
Ensures the security and trustworthiness of mobile networks by verifying the identities of subscribers and protecting traffic sessions.
Protection of Centrally Stored Data
Reliable data protection mechanisms that ensure that centrally stored data is only accessed by trustworthy entities and stays protected throughout its lifecycle.
Tokenization
Replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive tokens enables secure business operations without sharing sensitive information.
Software-based File and Folder Encryption
Reliable data encryption at the file and folder level to protect data against unauthorized access and to fulfill data protection regulations.
Key Management
Sensitive data must not only be encrypted, but also kept secure while in motion, in use, or at rest. Reap the benefits of properly managing your encryption keys.
General Purpose Hardware Security Module
Enables key generation, storage, and exchange. Addresses various performance levels and physical security requirements while fulfilling compliance and regulatory mandates.
Secure File Sharing
Enables secure but easy-to-manage data sharing with third parties without running the risk of data interception.
Key Generation and Derivation
In Germany, medical history as one of the most sensitive types of patient data which is subject to specific compliance requirements. Cryptographic keys protecting such data must be generated and protected by utilizing key generation and derivation.
Public Key Infrastructure
Establishes trust relationships between connected entities such as devices, networks, applications and users. PKI is a long-proven technology providing the foundation for secure authentication, confidentiality in communication, and the integrity of data generated and exchanged.
