The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Smart Healthcare Systems

The integration of artificial intelligence AI and cybersecurity is redefining the healthcare landscape by enhancing both clinical precision and digital resilience. As hospitals embrace interconnected systems and the Internet of Medical Things IoMT , new vulnerabilities emerge that threaten patient safety and data integrity. This paper examines the convergence of AI and cybersecurity in creating smart healthcare ecosystems capable of predicting, detecting, and mitigating cyber threats while supporting data driven medical decision making. It explores AI's role in diagnostics and clinical support, the cybersecurity challenges of connected medical infrastructures, and the ethical and regulatory frameworks guiding responsible innovation. By combining predictive analytics with secure design principles, this research highlights how AI enabled cybersecurity fosters intelligent, ethical, and sustainable healthcare systems that protect both human lives and digital trust. Kavach Shah "The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Smart Healthcare Systems" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-5 , October 2025, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd97685.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-security/97685/the-convergence-of-artificial-intelligence-and-cybersecurity-in-smart-healthcare-systems/kavach-shah