Maintain physical control Mobile devices are easily lost or stolen due to their small size and portability. A mobile device that is accessible to unauthorized users poses a risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of health information on the mobile device. If you physically secure your mobile device, you [...]
In the decades since hospitals and doctors’ offices became the traditional way to receive medical treatment, little has changed regarding the way personal health data is managed. Processes remain heavily paper-based, and data about a person’s health and wellbeing is often spread throughout different locations depending on where the consultation [...]
Avoid Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Millions of people use free Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file sharing programs / software to swap files over the Internet. P2P can make files on your computer available to potentially millions of users. Sharing copyrighted material over a P2P network may result in legal action against both the [...]
In September, Microsoft told the world that the number of monthly active users of Windows 10 had gone past 400 million. Many of those users are consumers, but businesses are making the leap as well. What’s surprising about that is that Windows 10 is only a year old. Historically, businesses [...]
Your Online Presence Your online presence is all encompassing. The message you send via email or photos needs to be consistent. For a better idea of where this consistency comes in, consider these: Your photo – provide a professional photo for your website and ID badge Emails – make sure [...]
Research mobile applications (apps) before downloading What is a mobile app? A mobile app is a software program for mobile devices. Some examples of mobile device apps are games, note taking programs, research programs, and health related tools, such as EHR software. Why should you research mobile apps before you [...]
Network security offerings clearly haven’t fixed the endpoint security challenge. The problems come on multiple fronts, which calls for a blended solution. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Antivirus is not enough There’s no argument that antivirus just doesn’t cut it anymore. There’s nothing new here, but it looks [...]
Tailgating/Access Card Usage Tailgating is one of the most common physical security breaches. It starts out innocently – an employee opens a door and holds it open for other employees, visitors without badges, or the passive acceptance of a uniformed worker. The problem with these lax situations is that they [...]
When it comes to notebook computers, their greatest strength can often seem to be their most profound weakness. The very portability that makes them such useful tools for the mobile professional leaves them vulnerable to a host of catastrophes that never faced the average desktop machine. Fortunately for the IT [...]
Where do we place servers that store ePHI? When determining the location of servers with PHI or PII, consider these two main factors: physical and environmental protection. Physical protection should be focused on preventing unauthorized individuals from accessing the server (e.g. storing the server in locked room accessible only to staff). Environmental [...]
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