SecureDICOM™ from WetStone Labs (www.wetstonelabs.com) is a specialized security solution that detects unauthorized modifications and embedded malicious content within Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) files. Utilizing a deep inspection approach, it identifies manipulations that could potentially turn these files into vectors for cyber threats—essential for mitigating risks in healthcare systems.
Key Benefits of SecureDICOM
- Enhanced Security: Utilizes deep file inspection to detect sophisticated malware hidden within DICOM files, including malicious code, altered metadata, and unauthorized instructions, all of which may be concealed using advanced techniques like steganography. This comprehensive approach identifies a wide array of malicious content that conventional antivirus software often overlooks due to its inability to thoroughly examine DICOM file structures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Enhances regulatory compliance by detecting unauthorized modifications and malicious content within DICOM files. Its capabilities align with healthcare regulations like HIPAA, which mandate robust security measures to protect medical data.
- Operational Continuity: Actively detects potential malware threats in DICOM files, preventing infections that could cause system outages or data corruption. This capability is critical to maintaining uninterrupted medical imaging services and healthcare operations.
- Security Process Efficiency: Enhances operational efficiency by streamlining the security checks of DICOM files. SecureDICOM’s rapid detection and isolation of potential threats reduce the workload on IT and cybersecurity staff and decrease the likelihood of time-consuming security breaches – while allowing timely access by healthcare professionals to safe and reliable imaging data.
- Patient Trust and Institutional Reputation: Detection of unauthorized modifications and potential threats in medical imaging files underscores the institution’s commitment to cybersecurity and patient safety. This capability enhances patient confidence and supports the institution’s reputation by proactively safeguarding patient data and maintaining high data integrity standards.
- Seamless Integration: Engineered to integrate seamlessly into your operational workflow, whether it is within your PACS environment, diagnostic workstations, or supporting other applications through our APIs. SecureDICOM is designed to align with the specific workflows and security protocols of your institution, enhancing your existing systems without disrupting ongoing operations or requiring significant changes.
SecureDICOM is a crucial component of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for healthcare organizations. It enhances the security posture by providing detailed analysis and protection against sophisticated threats. Additionally, it supports regulatory compliance and improves operational efficiency. By strengthening the security of medical imaging data, SecureDICOM contributes to a trusted healthcare environment where patient safety and data security are prioritized. For more information contact sales@wetstonelabs.com.