Towards Design and Development of a Data Security and Privacy Risk Management Framework for WBAN Based Healthcare Applications

Abstract

Assuring security and privacy of data is a key challenge for organizations when developing WBAN applications. The reasons for this challenge include (i) developers have limited knowledge of market-specific regulatory requirements and security standards, and (ii) there are a vast number of security controls with insufficient implementation detail. To address these challenges, we have developed a WBAN data security and privacy risk management framework. The goal of this paper is trifold. First, we present the methodology used to develop the framework. The framework was developed by considering recommendations from legislation and standards. Second, we present the findings from an initial validation of the framework’s usability and effectiveness of the security and privacy controls. Finally, we present an updated version of the framework and explain how it addresses the aforementioned challenges.