| dc.description.abstract | As cyber-attacks have become more common and sophisticated, the need for a
stable security framework has become essential. Information security requirements
must be met by digital technologies utilized in the health care sector. Modern
hospitals are becoming increasingly digital, and information and communication
technology is becoming an increasingly significant element of the core business.
This lays the groundwork for improved patient care quality. At the same time, the
health sector's vulnerability to digital attacks and data breaches is growing, and so
are the potential negative effects of security breaches.
The Norwegian healthcare system is divided into different regions, each with
its own set of processes and procedures. Because of the fragmentation, there are
substantial communication issues between the many health regions and their
systems, making transmitted data vulnerable to threat actors. A reorganization is
required to effectively handle this issue and improve the security of healthcare
systems.
The research was conducted using a qualitative method with a problem-oriented
phenomenon-driven research approach on Norwegian Healthcare Sector. In
addition, interviews with different security employees from the different health
regions in Norway, as well as a document analysis of published papers was done
to gather empirical material for the master thesis. | |
