Quantum Techniques and Technologies for Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Prateek Singhal, Pramod Kumar Mishra, Mokhtar Mohammed Hasan

Founder and CEO Florence D. Hudson, Founder Shantanu Chakrabortty

Quantum based security solutions for low resource platforms. Learn and prepare for breaches with a pre-emptive stance and not just when there is an imminent threat.

Manoj Kumar Pandey, Jyoti Upadhyay, Naresh Kumar Kar +1 more

Deepika Bhatia, Pranav Bhardwaj, Jayati Ahuja

Applying quantum artificial intelligence (QAI) to protect healthcare systems includes several technologies that improve data security and protect against threats. The chapter emphasizes the need for advanced cybersecurity techniques in healthcare, integrating QAI to protect sensitive data. Traditional defense frameworks are insufficient, and QAI, a combination of quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI), is needed to address the complexities of cyber threats and establish enduring cybersecurity frameworks. The chapter describes the cybersecurity problems of the healthcare sector. Digital transformation has revolutionized the healthcare sector by introducing electronic health records, connected medical devices, and telemedicine which now provide a bigger target for cyber adversaries. The delicacy of health data is the reason why it is the major target of ransomware, data breaches, and other hacking techniques. As the threats grow more complicated, traditional security solutions may become less effective. This chapter presents QAI as a novel technique for taking care of these issues using the incredible computational power of quantum computing combined with the pattern recognition and decision-making skills of AI. Furthermore, the chapter reviews the field of quantum resistance, which is defined as the capability of algorithms to deliver secure encryption even in the face of quantum computers; under this context, the chapter presents lattice-based and hash-based cryptography as critical to protecting healthcare data from future quantum cyberattacks. These encryption techniques protect against threats from quantum computing and most of today’s common encryption methods such as the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are vulnerable to breakage by quantum machines.

Morteza SaberiKamarposhti, Kok-Why Ng, Fang-Fang Chua +4 more

As healthcare systems transition into an era dominated by quantum technologies, the need to fortify cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive medical data becomes increasingly imperative. This paper navigates the intricate landscape of post-quantum cryptographic approaches and emerging threats specific to the healthcare sector. Delving into encryption protocols such as lattice-based, code-based, hash-based, and multivariate polynomial cryptography, the paper addresses challenges in adoption and compatibility within healthcare systems. The exploration of potential threats posed by quantum attacks and vulnerabilities in existing encryption standards underscores the urgency of a change in basic assumptions in healthcare data security. The paper provides a detailed roadmap for implementing post-quantum cybersecurity solutions, considering the unique challenges faced by healthcare organizations, including integration issues, budget constraints, and the need for specialized training. Finally, the abstract concludes with an emphasis on the importance of timely adoption of post-quantum strategies to ensure the resilience of healthcare data in the face of evolving threats. This roadmap not only offers practical insights into securing medical data but also serves as a guide for future directions in the dynamic landscape of post-quantum healthcare cybersecurity.

Elakkiya Elango, Gayathri Nagasubramanian, S. Rakesh Kumar