Authenticity ensures that all information is genuine and trustworthy – it comes exactly from the source specified and has not been altered. This is particularly important to ensure that, for example, medical orders or deployment protocols remain unaltered and serve as a reliable basis for decision-making.
These protection goals are the basis for the protection of human life and the quality of medical care. They are firmly anchored in the BSI’s B3S standard and form the basis for all security measures in emergency organizations and the healthcare sector.
Reference to the BSI’s B3S:
In the context of B3S, the authenticity of information is crucial to ensure the integrity and reliability of data and decisions. This includes:
- Source validation: Ensuring that medical data and information originate from trustworthy and verified sources.
- Digital signatures: Use of digital signatures and other authentication methods to confirm the authenticity of documents and messages.
- Access control: Implementation of access control measures to ensure that only authorized persons can access sensitive information.