Cyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, but there are steps to protect your practice.
Privacy is a top concern for individuals across the digital world, but that is especially true for patients and their protected health information (PHI), which commands a high price tag on the dark web. Unfortunately, the reality is that cyberattacks on healthcare networks have increased exponentially in recent years, placing highly sensitive patient information at risk. Healthcare IT can help by stepping up security measures, and organizations can provide updated cybersecurity training for staff.
Here are some of the key cybersecurity fundamentals and best practices to follow:
Conduct healthcare cybersecurity training
Human error or neglect can have serious and costly consequences for healthcare institutions. Cybersecurity training provides healthcare personnel with the information they need to make wise decisions and exercise appropriate caution while managing patient data. In particular, effective cybersecurity training should help employees recognize and halt attacks before they cause damage. A good place to begin is consulting with a reliable cybersecurity provider who will work with you to tailor a cybersecurity and employee training program to safeguard your data.
Another reason cybersecurity training is vital is because it’s mandated by HIPAA. Specifically, the HIPAA Privacy Rule contains a provision requiring a provider to “train all...
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