The latest cybersecurity systems designed by Stago aim to support and protect NHS pathology networks and facilitate real-time data retrieval, uploading, monitoring and sharing at any time, and from anywhere, with total security offering piece of mind.
Pathology can justifiably claim to be leading the way in the use of digital technology within the NHS, with the potential to transform patient care1 while enabling the more efficient use of resources. Improvements in technology and connectivity in the laboratory setting now enable multiple sites to communicate and validate vital patient medical information seamlessly, and share expertise, all in real time.
As innovation in digital pathology inspires the drive towards fewer, but larger, pathology networks,2 the need to protect sensitive patient data becomes even more crucial. This also includes protecting the integrity of channels of communication between sites and the services they support. The greater the interconnectivity, the greater the risk of a security breach, which can have lifethreatening consequences.
This is why Stago has put cybersecurity solutions and the protection of laboratory and patient information at the top of its 2019 agenda for NHS customers. The company views this as continuous, longterm investment on its part, not simply a one-off solution. Stago defines cybersecurity as “the process of protecting information by preventing, detecting and responding to attacks or unauthorised access”. “Information and data security can be as critical as maintaining the integrity of hardware and reagents,” explained Gillian Eyre, Stago UK’s sales and marketing manager.
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