Concerns about safeguarding patient data are understandable, especially when considering cloud-based solutions. However, when implemented by reputable providers, cloud systems can offer robust security features that exceed those achievable by many individual practices.
Advantages of Cloud-Based Security:
- Advanced Infrastructure: Renowned cloud providers invest heavily in data centres with rigorous physical and digital security measures, often exceeding what individual practices can afford.
- Automatic Updates: The provider handles automatic updates and security patches, ensuring your software stays protected against evolving threats.
- Data Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted at rest and in transit, adding an extra layer of protection even in breach scenarios.
- Industry Compliance: Many providers are certified for healthcare regulations like ISO 27001, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
Zedmed Cloud’s Commitment to Security:
At Zedmed, we understand the immense responsibility we hold for your patient data. Our top priority is ensuring its protection with the strongest possible defences.
Our Security Practices:
- Disaster Recovery: Regular backups and secure procedures ensure data availability even in unexpected situations.
- Secure Infrastructure: We leverage the secure environment of Amazon Web Services (AWS) with robust physical and network security measures.
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmissions are secured with industry-standard HTTPS encryption.
- Regular Maintenance: Our software is constantly updated to ensure that we exceed compliance standards. Best of all, this is done automatically & for free without the need for expensive IT support.
- Data sovereignty: All data is stored onshore in Australia and our customers owns their data, not Zedmed.
- Two-factor Authentication (2FA): Zedmed Cloud requires mandatory 2FA upon login.
- Data Segregation: We offer a dedicated database for our clients which means you are not sharing your database with anyone else.
Why Zedmed uses AWS
AWS boasts a reputation for being a secure cloud solution, and for good reason:
- Physical Security: Data centres are geographically dispersed and employ multiple layers of physical security measures.
- Network Security: Robust network architecture protects against cyberattacks with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and DDoS mitigation.
- Data Encryption: All data is encrypted at rest and in transit using industry-standard algorithms.
- Extensive Security Services: Over 300 security, compliance, and governance features are available.
- Compliance Certifications: Supports over 143 security standards, including those relevant to healthcare.
AWS is responsible for the underlying infrastructure, but customers are responsible for securing their applications and data.
Additional Points:
- Millions of customers, including sensitive organizations, trust AWS’s security capabilities.
- AWS continuously invests in security research and development to maintain its leading position.
Remember: No cloud platform is 100% secure. However, by choosing a reputable provider like Zedmed and understanding your shared responsibility, you can significantly mitigate risks and ensure your patient data remains protected.
