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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Health Informatics
  • Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Background:

  • Radiation oncology relies heavily on interconnected computer systems, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats.
  • Cyberattacks can cause substantial losses in time, resources, and finances for healthcare practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline actionable steps for radiation oncologists to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
  • To provide guidance on preventing, preparing for, and responding to cyberattacks in radiation oncology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current cybersecurity vulnerabilities in radiation oncology settings.
  • Development of practical, preventative, and responsive strategies for healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key areas of vulnerability in radiation oncology IT infrastructure.
  • Provision of a framework for enhancing cybersecurity posture in radiation oncology departments.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive cybersecurity measures are essential for radiation oncology practices.
  • Implementing the presented strategies can significantly reduce the impact of cyberattacks.