Top 5 Computer Security Risks for Healthcare
Laptop Security Blog Top 5 Computer Security Risks for Healthcare
March 24th, 2008
Author: arieanna
Absolute Software, after an analysis of the 42 data breaches affecting the healthcare industry in 2007 affecting nearly 5 million records, have put together the Top Five Healthcare Computer Security Risks. They are:
- Failure to Protect Sensitive Data Beyond Encryption – 72% of IT managers believe employees are responsible for data breaches (despite encryption)
- Inability to Accurately Manage Mobile Computer Assets – how many computers do you have, where are they, who has access to them, and what is installed on them?
- Sensitive Information on Public Terminals – public terminals can breach private data
- Difficulty Implementing a Comprehensive Data Security Plan – from cable locks and encryption to asset tracking and recovery. The plan should be reviewed and updated consistently.
- Reluctance to Create a Data Breach Policy – many companies fear creating a ‘nightmare scenario’, but a simple series of procedures must be in place for effective reaction and notification to incidents
You can read further details – and solutions – here.
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2 Comments »
i certainly agree with the 5 computer security risks for healthcare, but i believe that
it is not always..employess are responsible for
data theft.
chances of identity or data theft can be
from malware or virus also..i.e secuirty is always prevntive measures with latest updates.
Agreed with 1st reader comment. Anti-spyware software programs can be used solely for detection and removal of such software that has already been installed onto your computer. This type of protection is normally much easier to use and more popular. With this kind of protection software you can schedule weekly, daily, or monthly scans of your computer to detect and remove any malware.