Cyber Security: Lessons Learned From Cyber-Attacks on Hospitals in the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 30 September 2021
- journal article
- Published by Masaryk University Press in Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology
- Vol. 15 (2), 301-341
- https://doi.org/10.5817/mujlt2021-2-7
Abstract
The article deals with the issue of cyber security, specifically the security of medical facilities. The introduction summarizes and briefly analyzes the cyber attacks demonstrated on Czech health care facilities in the period from 12/2019 to 1/2021, together with the procedures adopted by the responsible authorities. The article also newly presents the current regulatory requirements for cyber security of hospitals. In the context of past attacks and based on analyzes of attacks, current legislation and events, the article will provide an opinion on whether the requirements for cyber security of hospitals are set sufficiently or whether this area should be revised. At the same time, measures will be recommended to strengthen the cyber security of hospitals.Keywords
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