The integration of technology within the healthcare sector continues to create seismic changes in how individuals receive medical care. Yet in their rush to adopt technology designed to improve the consumer’s experience, organizations within the industry face the very real threat of cybercriminals. This paper examines the changing role of technology in the healthcare industry and best practices to help the sector integrate and adopt security without compromising the patient experience. It also discusses the types of applications that require strong authentication and how best practices can be applied to the healthcare ecosystem.”]