Security and Its Implications on Healthcare in an IoT-Enabled Smart City

Abstract

Smart cities offer the usage of digital technology to enhance the quality of life for city residents. The goal of these cities is to deal with some of the issues that are projected to arise in future cities, enabling more efficient and sustainable resource management, among other benefits. Through technology innovation and data-driven decision-making, smart cities have the potential to make societies safer, more efficient, and more resilient. Healthcare is important for the thriving growth of smart cities, and providing high-quality medical care is the municipal government's most difficult duty. Smart healthcare is a realistic solution for the health care industry to intelligently manage patient flow systems. Adoption of smart healthcare reduces costs and improves illness management. However, as the scale of wearable medical devices increases, preserving privacy and security becomes more difficult. However, clever security measures will be required to ensure that these advancements are not jeopardized. This chapter aims to examine the role of cyber security in the development of smart city healthcare, as well as the key challenges and benefits of the cyber security in the smart city healthcare systems.