Protecting from cyber-attacks and supporting privacy
Healthcare sector is a popular target for cybercriminals and particularly vulnerable due to easy access to poorly protected systems, valuable data, and low transparency on attacks.
according to a recent whitepaper from IT Security firm Sophos [1]
of healthcare organizations were hit by ransomware in 2022
was the mean cost cost to recover from ransomware attacks in 2022
Implements security processes, uses security tools and prepackages its products with security by default, to support its customers challenges
Agfa NV demonstrates a commitment to robust information security practices, and proving ability to protect patient health information and our customers’ assets.
to information security to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats, reducing the likelihood of security incidents
to ensure that Agfa is well-prepared to handle security incidents promptly and efficiently and therefore minimizing their impact.
Agfa Radiology Solutions uses a vulnerability scanner trusted by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide
Agfa uses a secure client for remote diagnostics in real time, fast response and repair times, efficient software maintenance
Windows hot fixes and new versions of the workstation acquisition application
The MUSICA™ workstations are configured following DISA STIGS, security rules to harden Windows against misuse
All MUSICA™ workstations use Windows Authentication, a secure form of authentication to verify identity, and makes it more difficult for attackers to read passwords or other credentials
Secure DICOM is supported, and sensitive information are encrypted e.g. passwords, hard disk data with Bitlocker, Interprocess Communication, etc
PHI data are only accessible & modifiable by authorized personnel and hashing techniques are used to prevent malicious data tampering
Hourly back up to restore this database in case of disk failure or power outage
Secure access to your digital radiography systems to support the device software across its lifecycle. Using SRSS enables secure remote support, with fewer disruptions and faster corrective actions. The solution will help to keep your Agfa systems running at top performance, while you reduce your hospital’s system administration overheads and optimize patient throughput.
[1] The State of Ransomware 2023 – Sophos
