The healthcare industry comprises medical equipment
manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance firms, public & private
healthcare organizations, and providers of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic,
and remedial services. These organizations hold highly sensitive medical data that
is routinely transmitted among clinics, hospitals, and laboratories.
Cybercriminals often target these organizations for protected health information,
personally identifiable information, and credit card information—which is why cybersecurity
software solution in healthcare and life sciences is extremely important.
IBM
is an internationally recognized manufacturer and supplier of computer
hardware, middleware, and software. It is a provider of hosting and consulting
services in technological areas ranging from conventional computing systems to
nanotechnology. Experts on the 360Quadrants
platform have identified IBM as a visionary leader for its robust cybersecurity
solutions and notable business strategies.
Recently, a three-year partnership deal was signed between IBM
and NHS Digital—the national provider of data, IT systems, and associated information
for health and social care professionals in England, especially those related
to the National Health Service (NHS). The partnership has been created with an
aim to improve the cybersecurity services provided by NHS Digital.
This partnership will cover the expansion of NHS Digital’s
Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) so that better services can be provided
to the NHS. NHS Digital aims to improve its malware analysis and vulnerability
scanning capabilities and tailor them to the needs of specific organizations.
Through this partnership, NHS Digital will also enhance its data analysis and monitoring
capabilities and leverage several sources to locate potential threats to the
NHS. It will also have access to IBM’s X-Force repository, thus encompassing threat
intelligence.
After the May 2017 WannaCry attacks crippled the NHS, NHS
Digital has worked hard to improve its cybersecurity capabilities. The attack had
underlined the need for the NHS to undertake better cybersecurity measures. This
partnership with IBM will enable security monitoring pilots to be undertaken across
NHS organizations with an aim to look at various security technologies and test
potential security solutions.
360Quadrants also lists competitors
of IBM in the cybersecurity software in healthcare and life sciences space.
