Category: HIPAA IT Security

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 [...]

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 [...]

Keep your security software up to date Why should you keep security software up to date? Security risks and threats are changing rapidly. By updating your security software you know that you have the latest tools to prevent unauthorized access to health information on your mobile device. How can you [...]

Install and enable security software What is security software? Security software protects against malicious software such as viruses, spam and malware. A virus is a self-replicating program that runs and spreads by modifying other programs or files. Spam is the abuse of electronic messaging systems. It is electronic junk mail. [...]