mitrobeCybersecurity is a serious issue and one that healthcare companies are particularly at risk for. Healthcare data can reveal the most intimate details of an individual’s life, including their medical history and even financial information.
Practical tips for Cybersecurity in Healthcare
This makes it imperative to protect this sensitive data from hackers or other malicious actors who might try to steal it. In this post, we will discuss 10 tips for cybersecurity in healthcare that you need to be aware of right now!
1. Do not connect to public Wi-Fi networks. Many hospitals and other medical facilities now offer free or inexpensive Wi-Fi hotspots for their patients, visitors, and staff. While these options are a convenient way to access the internet on your phone without paying data charges, they also pose an increased risk of being hacked if you’re on one. Stay away from public Wi-Fi networks.
2. If you have to connect to a public network, try to use it as infrequently as possible and be sure not to send or receive any sensitive data when you do so.
3. Top Ten Tips for Cybersecurity in Healthcare
4. Do not connect your phone or laptop to public Wi-Fi networks, even if free or inexpensive options are available
5. Use your computer’s built-in security features and anti-virus software
6. Create strong passwords for all of your accounts, replacing words with numbers or symbols where possible
7. Keep important information out of the public eye when you’re not using it; don’t share personal details on social media, for example.
8. If someone is trying to contact you, verify their identity first.
9. Keep your software up-to-date and use firewalls
10. Don’t open suspicious links or attachments in emails from unknown sources – they could carry malware that will infect your system with a virus once opened.
11. Use two-factor authentication when available and always log out of sensitive accounts
12. Update your computer’s operating system and applications to the latest versions as soon as they’re available
13. Don’t share work devices with personal ones, such as using a company phone for private communications or transferring data onto an external device like a USB stick. This could lead to confidential information being lost. If you do use one of these devices, have a strict process for how and when to transfer data onto it
14. Avoid opening emails with attachments that contain no subject or sender. They could be infected files in disguise
15. If you don’t need the email anymore, delete it from your inbox rather than just marking it unread – this will prevent any malware hidden inside the email from running
In Summary…
The medical industry is among the most heavily targeted industries by hackers and other cybercriminals.
That’s why it is so important to be aware of the many potential risks that exist and take steps to mitigate them before they can do damage.
James steller
mitrobe
Mitrobe Staff