Protect your data and your reputation by learning about the best practices for securing mobile devices.
When it comes to cybersecurity, a company’s team members are its first line of defense. Unfortunately, they are often also its greatest weakness—especially when it comes to those who aren’t particularly tech-savvy.
Healthcare organizations are struggling to sufficiently protect patient privacy. Although detecting the inappropriate access of protected health information (PHI) is required by HIPAA, it's nearly impossible for organizations relying on manual processes to monitor all access, especially with PHI being spread across multiple environments, including on-premise data centers, mobile devices and the cloud. Many users also require elevated access privileges, adding to the complexity.
The mobile technology that we rely on in our day-to-day lives has made its way into healthcare and not a moment too soon. Mobile devices have become an asset to clinicians and are revolutionizing patient care. With the use of smartphones and tablets, clinicians can access patient records, monitor patient vitals, and communicate with team members and patients from any place, at any time. However, there is a catch: Without the right mobile strategy, the technology is useless––or even harmful