Cybersecurity Student

Advanced Techniques of Visual Cryptography and Steganography for Sharing of Medical Images

In the domain of medical data security, the confidentiality and integrity of diagnostic exam results is crucial. However, the use of DICOM files, the standard format for storing and sharing medical images like X-rays and MRIs, can pose security risks because they are not subject to encryption requirements. As a result, these files rely heavily on the security measures implemented within the healthcare institution’s networks and databases, which are often inadequate in preventing unauthorized access, data tampering, or malicious injections.

The goal of this project is to propose a secure method for sharing and storing diagnostic exam results, ensuring the confidentiality of the information while safeguarding patient privacy. The proposed solution operates directly on DICOM files, utilizing steganography and visual cryptography to protect and maintain the security of both metadata and pixel data.

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