Cyber Security: Lessons Learned From Cyber-Attacks on Hospitals in the COVID-19 Pandemic
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,
Author(s): Jan Kolouch, Tomáš Zahradnický, Adam KučínskýSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, EU-Legislation, Administrative Law
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Critical Infrastructure Protection; Legal Framework; cyber security; cyber-attack; cyber security; Critical Information Infrastructure; CSIRT; CERT
Summary/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.
Journal: Masaryk University Journal of Law and Technology
- Issue Year: 15/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 301-341
- Page Count: 41
- Language: English