Abstract
The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting digital systems to enhance patient care and improve efficiency. While these technologies offer many benefits, such as better patient outcomes and smoother operations, they also bring new challenges, especially when it comes to protecting sensitive patient information. This paper looks at how cryptographic methods can be used to secure medical records and address the security issues that come with digital healthcare systems.
This study focuses on how cryptography can protect the privacy, integrity, and availability of healthcare data. It emphasizes the importance of strong encryption to prevent unauthorized access, the role of digital signatures in verifying the authenticity of data, and the need for role-based access controls to limit who can view sensitive information. By evaluating encryption algorithms and developing secure key management protocols, the paper aims to provide effective strategies for protecting patient privacy in a cloud-based environment.
The research also examines the risks related to storing medical records in the cloud and offers solutions to reduce these risks. By exploring different encryption methods and developing secure key management practices, the paper aims to provide practical strategies for safeguarding patient privacy in cloud-based systems.
The goal of this study is to improve the security of electronic medical records (EMRs) and ensure that patient privacy is maintained. The expected outcome is stronger data protection, fewer cyberattacks, and greater trust in digital healthcare systems, which will lead to better outcomes for patients.
Keywords: cryptography, electronic medical records (EMRs), healthcare data security, cybersecurity, security, access control, encryption