Monmouth County's Ask The Doctor September/October 2019

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TO HAVE A GOOD CYBER-SECURITY? By: Paul Nebb Owner/Founder of Titan Technologies Correct Cybersecurity helps to prevent patient infor- mation from leaking. If the information gets leaked, the cost of money and time in law proceedings could cause hardship to a business’s credibility and live- lihood. It is vital to have a cybersecurity for health- care data. Cybersecurity is a risk factor in health care data. Data breaches cost the health care industry over 5.5 billion every year. Some examples of Cybersecurity that have happened to smaller and local healthcare organizations are; Malware and Ransomware, Cloud threats, misleading websites, Phishing, Encryption and Employee error. According to HealthIT.gov, individual health care or- ganizations can improve their cyber security by imple- menting practices such as: Establish a security culture • Protect mobile devices Maintain good computer habits • Use a firewall Install & maintain anti-virus software Plan for the unexpected Control access to protected health information Use strong passwords and change them regularly Limit network access • Control physical access Titan helps your practice remain secure while protect- ing your patient’s personal information saving you from financial loss and other forms of harm.

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