Information Systems are a Privilege Your access to information “assets” such as hardware, software, storage media, etc. is a privilege. Use of company-owned software and hardware is for legitimate, job-related activity only. Protect this privilege! Guard your authentication credentials – username, password, ID badge, key fob, etc. Do not share your [...]
Manage and Mitigate Risks Implement Your Action Plan Your action plan should address all five HIPAA security components. Follow your action plan and support ongoing efforts to identify, assess, and manage risks. Prevent Breaches by Educating and Training Your Workforce All of your workforce members — employees, volunteers, trainees, and [...]
School IT departments have generally been on the front foot when it comes to embracing new technologies, and teachers who also embrace the latest technologies can reap the benefits faster. The cloud has opened up their world, and technology is poised to finally deliver on its promise to transform education. [...]
Clean Desk Policy Keep the minimum amount of paper PHI on your desk – only the documents you are working on at the moment. Why? A clean desk produces a positive image – you are organized and respect patients’ privacy. Sensitive documents left in the open can be stolen by [...]
Install and activate remote wiping and/or remote disabling What is remote wiping? Remote wiping is a security feature that enables you to remotely erase the data on the mobile device if the device is lost or stolen. When you enable remote wipe feature on your mobile device, you have the [...]
A new generation of doctors and medical students is changing the way data informs: The doctors’ interpretations of the information they have The treatment plans the make These changes in approach can carry significant implications for the IT systems that support all those decisions. Network implications Much of the heavy [...]
Protecting a Patient’s Privacy Well-known individuals or celebrities have the same rights to privacy as anyone else. Privacy violations involving celebrities are further complicated due to the higher exposure that may follow these types of patients. Remember: Do not access a patient record unless it is necessary in order to [...]
Document Your Process, Findings, and Actions The HIPAA Security Rule requires you to document your risk analysis and HIPAA-related policies, procedures, reports, and activities. Also, if you are attesting for Meaningful Use, you are required to retain all records that support attestation. Review Existing Security of ePHI (Perform Security Risk [...]
Today’s diverse IT environment is calling for a rethink of how information and intellectual property is secured from potential attackers. It is now crucial to have prudent strategies for dealing with the security levels of suppliers and partners as the traditional “four walls” perimeter no longer applies in dispersed, on-demand [...]
Social Networking Safety Social engineering is quickly becoming the most common way the “bad guys” are breaking into systems. Our systems are good at keeping the bad guys out. But it’s much harder to keep them out once you’ve let them in by visiting infected websites, clicking on links or [...]
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