Secure cloud services in healthcare: saving effort, boosting security

The digitalisation of healthcare is advancing – and with it the demand for scalable, secure and legally compliant IT solutions. Whether in a doctor’s practice, a hospital network or a medical service provider, modern cloud solutions provide the necessary infrastructure to process sensitive patient data securely, reduce IT workloads and comply with legal requirements such as the Digital Act. However, handling sensitive health data brings specific challenges, particularly regarding IT security, data protection and the choice of the right cloud provider.

In this article, we explain how a secure healthcare cloud keeps you on the safe side, which standards must be met in cloud computing – and which specific benefits the FTAPI platform offers you.

Why the cloud is becoming increasingly important in healthcare

The demands on modern IT infrastructure in healthcare are continuously increasing. New legal requirements, such as the Digital Act, are increasingly obliging institutions to adopt digital processes, including in the handling of patient data. Cloud computing makes it possible to store data securely, process it flexibly and provide decentralised access – whether in a hospital network or a single practice.

Many organisations now rely on a combination of different cloud types: from public cloud solutions to private clouds and hybrid cloud models – depending on individual requirements for data protection, IT security and efficiency.

The advantages are clear: a scalable, low-maintenance cloud infrastructure, highly secure data processing and significant cost savings compared with traditional IT systems.

Regulatory tailwind: the Digital Act as a driver

With the Digital Act (DigiG), legislators require healthcare providers to introduce and use digital processes – for example, for electronic medical letters, electronic patient records (ePA), or structured communication between practices, hospitals and laboratories. The requirements for data protection, availability and documentation are increasing significantly.

Modern cloud solutions provide the necessary technical foundation to implement these requirements efficiently and securely. They enable legally compliant data processing, facilitate data exchange with patients and partners – and at the same time create the basis for future innovations.

Who benefits from cloud services in healthcare?

Cloud solutions are no longer a technology reserved for large corporations – smaller organisations can also benefit. Especially in sectors with strict security requirements such as healthcare, the cloud offers decisive advantages:

• Doctors and nursing staff: secure exchange of sensitive data with colleagues or laboratories

• IT departments: reduced maintenance effort and modern system integration

• Hospital administrations: more efficient processes for patient admissions and billing

• Patients: faster access to records and smoother procedures

Given today’s challenges such as rising data volumes, increasingly complex applications and higher data security requirements, the cloud opens up new ways to ease everyday workloads.

BSI C5 Type 2: proof of security for trustworthy cloud environments

The security of health data is paramount – and rightly so. Anyone using cloud solutions must be able to demonstrate that their systems meet the highest standards. This is precisely where the BSI C5 Type 2 attestation comes in. It is an auditing standard issued by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) that documents how a provider implements its security measures in practice – over an extended period, not just at a single point in time.

With BSI C5 Type 2 certification, healthcare organisations can demonstrate compliance with the strict requirements for protecting health data – from end-to-end encryption and access management to regular audits.

For healthcare providers, this means:

• Verified IT security

• Legally compliant cloud usage

• Competitive advantage over insecure providers

The advantages of cloud solutions in healthcare at a glance

A secure, modern cloud solution offers healthcare organisations a wide range of benefits – both technical and organisational:

• Maximum data security: encryption technologies ensure that sensitive patient data remains protected against unauthorised access.

• Scalability: cloud services can be flexibly adapted to growing demand without costly hardware investments.

• High availability: modern cloud infrastructures guarantee stable, location-independent access to key information.

• Reduced IT workload: outsourcing IT resources relieves the internal IT department and reduces maintenance costs.

• Regular security updates: professional support ensures that software applications are always up to date.

• Future viability: integrating innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, is far easier via cloud services.

Whether for small practices, large hospitals or specialised clinics, secure cloud usage in healthcare is the key to flexible and legally compliant digitalisation.

The FTAPI platform – your secure cloud solution for healthcare

FTAPI offers a platform tailored to the healthcare sector for secure, GDPR-compliant data transfer. The solution meets the highest standards – including BSI C5 Type 2 certification, German server locations and intuitive usability. This enables medical institutions to use cloud technology without compromising on security, data protection or ease of use.

With BSI C5 Type 2 certification, end-to-end encryption and servers located exclusively in Germany, you benefit from:

• Maximum data security: secure exchange and storage of health data in line with the strictest security standards

• Ease of use: intuitive operation even without IT expertise – ideal for medical professionals

• Seamless integration: straightforward connection to existing systems such as hospital information systems (HIS) and practice software

Conclusion

Whether for a doctor’s practice, hospital or laboratory, secure cloud solutions not only enable efficient, location-independent data processing – they also form the foundation for sustainable, legally compliant digitalisation.

Those who adopt certified cloud platforms early relieve their IT, protect sensitive data and pave the way for modern patient care.