How to Implement Zero Trust Without Disrupting Clinical Workflows

Faced with increasing cybersecurity threats, healthcare IT leaders are adopting zero trust, a framework that mandates authentication, authorization, and continuous validation of all users accessing applications and data. Zero trust assumes that breaches have already occurred, thus preventing internal attacks. A 2023 survey by Okta showed that 61% of organizations had a zero-trust strategy, a significant increase from two years prior. Implementing zero trust in healthcare involves inventorying systems and devices, conducting risk assessments, and applying principles such as least-privileged access, network segmentation, and continuous behavior monitoring. Despite its complexity, zero trust can protect patient data without burdening clinicians, ensuring operational efficacy while mitigating security risks.

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