Did you know that 48% of all healthcare attacks involve a vulnerable OS and that 66% of healthcare organizations were hit by ransomware in 2021? With these numbers in mind, the importance of safeguarding the clinical endpoint cannot be overstated. As healthcare organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, telehealth, and work-from-home (WFH), the security of the endpoint operating systems (OS) and the sensitive patient data on them is a critical concern. The reliance on unsupported, unpatched, or simply outdated operating systems exposes healthcare facilities to significant security vulnerabilities, posing a threat to patient privacy and overall system integrity.
Healthcare endpoints, including shared mobile workstations (COWs and WOWs), administrative terminals, pharmacy computers, office desktops, and personal devices used to work from home, often run on operating systems that may lack robust security features or fail to receive timely updates and patches. Such systems become prime targets for cyber threats, ranging from ransomware attacks to data breaches, jeopardizing patient confidentiality and disrupting healthcare services.
The adoption of a secure, centrally managed endpoint OS, such as Stratodesk’s NoTouch OS, can protect against data breaches. NoTouch OS is specifically engineered for clinical use cases and offers unparalleled security features tailored to meet the stringent demands of the healthcare industry. Its read-only design ensures protection against malware downloads. The read-only feature also prevents the storage of any data on the endpoint, which eliminates the risk of a data breach in case a device is lost or stolen. NoTouch OS is hardware agnostic and can power any kind of X86 hardware (medical grade or not) such as PCs, Laptops, Thin Client devices, All-In-Ones, and even the Raspberry Pis. NoTouch OS can also help to advance sustainability goals by extending the life of existing hardware, reducing e-waste, and saving CAPEX. NoTouch OS natively supports fast and secure access to patient data through various SSO solutions and MFA.
One of the key advantages of NoTouch OS is to simplify IT and improve operational efficiency. Its centralized management capabilities enable healthcare IT teams to efficiently monitor and control endpoints across the organization. Through centralized management, security policies can be enforced uniformly, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and mitigating security risks effectively.
Moreover, NoTouch OS provides seamless access to virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), DaaS/ Cloud, or Secure Browsing solutions enabling instant and protected access to critical patient data from any endpoint device.
To experience the transformative capabilities of NoTouch OS firsthand, we invite you to visit our booth at ViVE 2024 in Los Angeles, Feb. 25-28. ViVE is a premier healthcare technology conference, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore the latest advancements in healthcare IT. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness how NoTouch OS can revolutionize security in your organization! See a live demo at our booth or schedule a virtual demo now to win awesome prizes!
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See you at booth 2447 at ViVE 2024!
