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A Proxy-Based Solution for Asynchronous Telemedical Systems
- Source :
- International Journal of E-Health & Medical Communications (IJEHMC); July 2017, Vol. 8 Issue: 3 p70-83, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Asynchronous telemedicine systems face many challenges related to information security as the patient's sensitive information and data on medicine dosage is transmitted over a network when monitoring patients and controlling asynchronous telemedical IoT devices. This information may be modified or spied on by a malicious adversary. To make asynchronous telemedicine systems more secure, the authors present a proxy-based solution against data modification and spying attacks in web-based telemedical applications. By obfuscating the executable code of a web application and by continuously dynamically changing obfuscation, the authors' solution makes it more difficult for a piece of malware to attack its target. They use a constructive research approach. They characterize the threat and present an outline of a proposed solution. The benefits and limitations of the proposed solution are discussed. Cyber-attacks targeted at the information related to patient's care are a serious threat in today's telemedicine. If disregarded, these attacks have negative implications on patient safety and quality of care.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1947315X and 19473168
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of E-Health & Medical Communications (IJEHMC)
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs44524598
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4018/IJEHMC.2017070105