Central Medical Centre Healthcare Data Security with Lightweight Blockchain Model in IoT Sensor Environment

Abstract

Data security involves implementing measures to protect digital information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Hence, this paper addresses the critical imperative of ensuring robust data security within the healthcare domain. With the proliferation of digital technologies and interconnected systems, safeguarding patient information has become paramount. The study comprehensively reviews existing strategies for data security in healthcare, including encryption, access controls, and secure authentication mechanisms. It delves into the unique challenges faced by healthcare organizations, such as the interoperability of systems, compliance with regulatory frameworks and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. The paper emphasizes the significance of fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness among healthcare professionals and implementing proactive measures to mitigate vulnerabilities. Future directions in healthcare data security, including the integration of emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence, are also explored. By providing a holistic overview of data security challenges and solutions in healthcare, this paper contributes to the ongoing efforts to fortify the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive patient data in the digital age. The effectiveness of two medical treatments (Treatment A and Treatment B) is assessed based on the responses of 20 participants, revealing subtle yet notable variations in efficacy. Additionally, the security scores of Healthcare Systems A and B are evaluated, demonstrating a marginal superiority of System B. A detailed classification of cyber attacks, ranging from phishing and malware infections to insider threats and zero-day exploits, sheds light on the diverse nature of cybersecurity challenges. The findings underscore the importance of a multifaceted approach to medical data security, emphasizing the need for robust treatments, secure healthcare systems, and targeted defense strategies against evolving cyber threats. This paper contributes valuable insights to the ongoing discourse on bolstering cybersecurity measures in healthcare to safeguard patient information and fortify the integrity of healthcare systems in an increasingly digital landscape.