Protecting sensitive data is important for healthcare organizations, but it’s a task that’s getting more challenging as security threats become more sophisticated. The health organizations can use AI-enhanced next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) as part of their overall security infrastructure. AI acts as the brain of the next-generation firewall, moving beyond the static, rule-based logic of previous generations.
A next-generation firewall uses deep packet inspection to analyze the content of the online traffic and determine where it came from. It could also be configured to block users from uploading data to an unauthorized third-party application. They can provide a higher degree of precision in monitoring access controls around protected health information and implement encrypted traffic inspection to ensure patient data isn’t being exfiltrated.
Next-generation firewalls paired with AI can help organizations strengthen their security posture while reducing workloads for cybersecurity professionals. AI-powered tools can analyze traffic patterns, identify irregularities and deploy a response — such as stopping a suspicious data transfer.
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