Hospitals and medical facilities handle extremely sensitive data: patient records, test results, treatment history, insurance information. Privacy breaches or data loss can result in legal sanctions, loss of patient trust and health risks. Under such conditions, the implementation of specialized security tools is crucial. One solution dedicated to the medical sector is Certes Networks – an encryption, segmentation and traffic control system that helps meet regulatory requirements and secure sensitive medical data.
Key findings
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Certes Networks offers end-to-end encryption and traffic segmentation to minimize the risk of leaks.
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The system allows Zero Trust to be implemented in a medical environment where every device and user must be verified.
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Certes Networks supports compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, RODO, HITECH and other medical data protection standards.
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The solution works transparently – securing data without disrupting medical systems.
Table of contents
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Why is data protection in hospitals a challenge?
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Zero Trust model and network segmentation – the role of Certes Networks
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End-to-end encryption and access control
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Supporting compliance with medical regulations
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Practical scenarios for use in healthcare facilities
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FAQ
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Summary
Why is data protection in hospitals a challenge?
Hospitals are heterogeneous environments: various medical systems (PACS, EHR, analytics systems), IoT devices (monitors, infusion pumps), mobile devices of staff and providers. Each of these points represents a potential attack vector. In addition, medical facilities must operate uninterrupted – system unavailability is a risk to patients.
Zero Trust model and network segmentation – the role of Certes Networks
Certes Networks implements a Zero Trust approach in which no machine or user is trusted by default. The network is divided into zones with different levels of trust, and traffic between them is tightly controlled and encrypted. Even if an intruder enters one zone, he won’t gain access to the entire medical infrastructure.
End-to-end encryption and access control
Certes offers transparent traffic encryption (without modifying the application) and granular access control – both at the user and device level. This means that only authorized systems and personnel can read data, and all connections are protected from eavesdropping.
Supporting compliance with medical regulations
The medical sector is subject to strict data privacy and security regulations (HIPAA in the US, RODO in the EU). Certes Networks provides auditing, reporting and security policy mechanisms to help meet these requirements – which is crucial for medical facilities.
Practical scenarios for use in healthcare facilities
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Encryption of connections between diagnostic laboratories (X-ray, CT, MRI) and PACS servers
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Isolation of medical segments – separation of management network from medical network
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Secure remote access for doctors and staff without compromising patient data
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Storage of test results and medical images with layered security
FAQ
Does Certes Networks affect the performance of medical systems?
No – it is designed to operate transparently, minimizing markup.
Can it be implemented in facilities of different sizes?
Yes – the solution is scalable and can be adapted to the infrastructure of both a small practice and a large hospital.
Does it require changes in medical applications?
No – encryption works at the network level without modifying existing applications.
Does the system support auditing and reporting?
Yes – allows monitoring and documentation of access to data to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Summary
In medicine, protecting patient data is an absolute priority. Certes Networks offers advanced encryption, segmentation and access control mechanisms that can be implemented without disrupting medical systems. This allows healthcare facilities to not only protect the confidentiality of data, but also to meet regulatory requirements and increase patient trust – a key component of a safe and modern healthcare system.
