Cyber security and the unexplored threat to global health: a call for global norms. Issue 1 (1st January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bernard, Rose; Bowsher, Gemma; Sullivan, Richard
• Is Part Of: Global security. Volume 5:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 134
• Page End: 141
• Publication Date: 2020-01-01
• Subjects: Cyber security -- global health security -- public health -- epidemics -- COVID-19; Security, International -- Periodicals; International relations -- Periodicals; 327.1
• DOI: 10.1080/23779497.2020.1865182
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2377-9497

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Cyber-attacks against hospitals, medical devices, and healthcare entities are becoming increasingly common; simultaneously, physical attacks against hospitals and healthcare entities are increasing. The purpose of this article is to explore the threat to healthcare from cyber-attacks. We undertake qualitative analysis of current and past cyber-attacks on healthcare system and look at these in the context of the increase in non-traditional threats. We conclude that there is a current and systemic threat to the healthcare sector from cyber-attacks by nation state and criminal groups, which is not currently being addressed in a systematic manner. Finally, we conclude that further discussion on key issues such as legislation and regulatory frameworks needs to take place at both a policy and practitioner level.