Towards Safer E-Healthcare: BWM-Based Cybersecurity Risk Prioritization


Erdogan M., AYYILDIZ E., KESİCİ ÖĞRETMENOĞLU B., Madi E. N.

9th International Conference on Information Technology, InCIT 2025, Hybrid, Phuket, Thailand, 12 - 14 November 2025, pp.892-897, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/incit66780.2025.11276129
  • City: Hybrid, Phuket
  • Country: Thailand
  • Page Numbers: pp.892-897
  • Keywords: BWM, cybersecurity, e-healthcare, prioritization, risk
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

As more patient information is stored and shared electronically with developing technology, cybersecurity risks and threats in e-healthcare applications have become a notable problem. To mitigate these risks, it is essential to implement measures such as strengthening security protocols, regularly updating systems, and collaborating with IT experts. Along with identifying security measures, determining which risks pose a threat to cybersecurity and their relative importance is also a crucial step in managing risk. This study aims to investigate cybersecurity risks in e-healthcare applications and rank them. Therefore, it will identify which risks are most critical and, accordingly, which risks should be combated first. For risk prioritization, the Best Worst Method (BWM), which has been frequently used in the literature recently, has been adopted. Among the nine main risks identified as a result of literature research and expert opinions, it has been successfully determined which ones should be addressed with priority.