In a recent post for the Journal of mHealth, SolarWinds Tech Evangelist Kevin Kline takes a closer look at the need for secure, reliable databases in healthcare organizations.
The importance of secure databases in organizations such as the UK's National Health Service (NHS) is paramount due to stringent regulations designed to protect patient data. Properly designed, built, and maintained databases ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations, and also foster accountability and transparency. In the event of a data breach, a reliable database provides a clear audit trail, aiding in problem resolution.
The NHS’s digital transformation relies on its IT systems and databases, and its success hinges on secure and reliable databases that support regulatory compliance, facilitate interoperability, and ensure uninterrupted access to patient data. Investing in robust database solutions leads to better healthcare outcomes, emphasizing the importance of secure and reliable databases in the healthcare industry.
"Clearly, the NHS’s digital transformation is vast. In its entirety, it is one of the world’s most complex information systems and its success hinges on multiple factors. It’s something that NHS South, Central and West (SCW) knows all about. With offices across the south of England, it provides advanced technical support and transformation services to NHS trusts, hospitals and GP surgeries. That means keeping a watchful eye on more than 51,000 endpoint devices, 2,100 servers, 1,300 routers and 800 firewalls."Read the full article here
