I know it’s getting old and boring, but cyber-criminals are focused on PHI, which means we, in healthcare, need to take action to protect it.
The SBA has a helpful list of cyber-security tips posted on their web site. It’s a great starting point to harden your defenses and defend against the highly likely cyber-breach. Here’s a summary of what’s covered.
- Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious code
- Secure your networks
- Establish security practices and policies to protect sensitive information
- Educate employees about cyber-threats and hold them accountable
- Require employees to use strong passwords and to change them often
- Employ best practices on payment cards
- Make backup copies of important business data and information
- Control physical access to computers and network components
- Create a mobile device action plan
- Protect all pages on your public-facing websites, not just the checkout and sign-up pages
Visit SBA Top Ten Cyber-Security Tips to start beefing up your cyber-security.
Protect your patients, protect your practice, protect yourself.™