The launch of the German electronic patient record (ePA) is an important step toward further digitalisation of the healthcare system. Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, eco Board Member for IT Security, provides an assessment.

The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a radical transformation. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing not only open up new opportunities, but also create new types of threats. Simultaneously, hybrid working models, the expansion of IoT ecosystems and the increasing networking of critical...