How to Protect Sensitive Medical Data
By: Howard Dawson
These recommendations will help healthcare organizations protect their infrastructure against breaches that can severely impact privacy standards.
Cyber attacks continue to pose a problem for every industry, but especially healthcare. To date, over 89% of healthcare corporations have experienced a data breach in which patient records were compromised or stolen. With so much critical information at stake, the need to protect sensitive data is at an all-time high.
Here are a few ways to put protocols in place to prevent data breaches
Encryption
Mobile devices are infused widely into the infrastructure of all types of healthcare facilities and organizations. This provides staff access to online resources whether they are on the premises or working remotely. Additionally, individuals who visit these facilities are also allowed some form of online access to use their devices.
To avoid putting the privacy of sensitive medical data at risk, encryption methods must be implemented within the devices healthcare professionals use. If not, they could easily be compromised if left unattended or lost. This reinforces safety protocols and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the data…
