Understanding Data Encryption and FIPS 140-2 within the Healthcare Environment

FIPS 140-2 is a trusted method for ensuring that your selected encryption method is effective enough to protect network devices along with patient and user data. Medical devices and device software that are compliant with FIPS 140-2 gives reassurance that health records and other user data are properly encrypted to help mitigate the risk of cyberattacks. This paper explains the importance of encryption and FIPS 140-2’s role in ensuring that your selected encryption method effectively protects devices and customers’ patient and user data.