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What Healthcare Providers Need To Know About Computer Security And Standards

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Meghan in Blog

Do you see cyber and privacy incidents in the news – and worry that your computer system is at risk?

Are you overwhelmed with managing your computer network by yourself?

 

Jon Harmon knows that healthcare providers need to have strong computer security and standards.   

Jon shares his tips about computer security and standards that every healthcare provider needs to know.

Jon Harmon is my guest expert on Practice Management Nuggets For Your Healthcare Practice.

 

Jon Harmon's #1 Tip to Healthcare Providers and Vendors

Keep your systems up-to-date! Click to Tweet

My Favorite Takeaways From The Podcast

  • When using WiFi connections, always keep devices with confidential information connected to a separate private network – this helps mitigate the risk from outside threats.
  • Keep you computer systems up-to-date.
  • Have a regular off-site backup of your data.
  • Always accept regular updates to all network devices.
  • Don't let hardware run past it's recommended lifecycle.
  • Regularly update yourself and your staff on computer security.
  • Have siloed permissions on data on a need-to-know basis.
  • Don't rely on one person – great computer security needs a team!

Featured Guest: Jon Harmon

Accounts Manager, TRINUS

Jon joined TRINUS as Accounts Manager in October, 2017.

He likes to challenge himself in new and exciting opportunities in the Technological world. Jon loves being a husband and a dad. He’s passionate about Martial Arts and is also an avid historian of all incarnations of Punk Rock, Classic Rock and Alternative Rock.

Visit the Trinus Technologies website!

 

 

Be sure to tune in to my interview with Jon Harmon,

What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Computer Security and Standards | Episode #087

 

Listen To The Podcast Here
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Top Tips to Improve Your Computer Security

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Jean Eaton in Blog

Think about a medieval castle. A moat surrounds high walls, protected by soldiers behind battlements. There is likely a drawbridge and a portcullis, and slitted windows for archers. These layers of defences keep the castle safer than if the inhabitants rely on only one strategy for defence.

Your computer is no different.

A password-protected computer, for example, may be compromised if you share the password. But if your data is also encrypted, a potential breach can be averted. Like a moat and a portcullis, layers of protection help to make your computer defenses stronger.

Here are some hints to ensure your computer system is well-defended:

  • Purchase business-grade computers. Manufacturers embed additional security features into commercial-grade equipment.
  • If you use multiple operating systems, like Apple mobile devices and Windows-based desktop computers, you need to address another layer of security. Good policies and default settings for one system may not apply to the other. Here is an article about the importance of layers of safeguards when using multiple systems.
  • Create unique user accounts. Make it easy for multiple users to switch users on the same computer instead of sharing passwords.
  • Users should have access to data on a ‘need to know' basis. If your computer network uses shared access to files, decide who needs access (and who does not) to each type of file. For example, everyone should have access to the policy and procedure manuals and forms, but only a few people need access to payroll information.
  • Set permission levels for folders with sensitive information.
  • Review and update the security settings on your wireless router – and change the WiFi password.

 

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Do You Have a Website for Your Business or Club?

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Jean Eaton in Blog

If you manage a website for your business or club, you need to ward off hackers with an airtight security system on your website.

From our sponsor, MyNAMS , check out Hacker Attacker with Regina Smola – How to protect your website before and after you have been hacked.

Understand the layers of security needed on your website to protect yourself and your customers.

If you have an online business or a bricks-and-mortar business with a website or social media, these tools will quickly get you from start to smooth sailing.

 

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Join us for the Free 15 Day Privacy Challenge for more tips, tools, and templates that you can use right away! Hurry – registration closes soon!

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