{"id":14601,"date":"2021-10-28T21:59:14","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emrfinder.com\/blog\/?p=14601"},"modified":"2021-10-28T21:59:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:59:14","slug":"how-to-manage-healthcare-data-security-concerns-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emrfinder.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-healthcare-data-security-concerns-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Manage Healthcare Data Security Concerns in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion in Telemedicine EMR Software solutions, healthcare became the most attractive option for cybercriminals and as a result, there was an increase in data breaches phishing attacks. So how can healthcare organizations navigate cybersecurity challenges? The answers lie in having a proactive strategy and adhering to strict privacy and protection protocols throughout the organization.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Meeting Cybersecurity Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To have a powerful security plan it is vital that healthcare organizations meet cybersecurity standards especially the \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/cyberframework\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIST CSF<\/a> also known as the National Institute of Standards Cybersecurity Framework. This security framework was developed in 2014 and sets a benchmark for the highest level of protection against cybercrimes. The framework covers all sides of security and encryption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is difficult for healthcare organizations to properly implement the security framework. Only 44% of hospitals and health systems in the US meet NIST CSF standards as revealed by a report from a cybersecurity consulting firm. This means that healthcare cybersecurity is lacking making healthcare data more vulnerable to be attacked by cybercriminals. This is definitely not a piece of good news for healthcare providers, organizations, and patients.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>COVID-19 and an Increase in New Threats in Healthcare<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The World Health Organization (WHO) in April 2020 reported a five-fold increase in cybersecurity attacks. Following are the 4 most common types of cybersecurity attacks faced by the healthcare industry.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Business Email Compromise (BEC)<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 This is a scam to get hold of personal information or financial data through emails.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Phishing Attacks<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Phishing is when duplicitous communication is sent via a reliable source which deceits the receiver into sending important information.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Ransomware Attacks<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Cybercriminals use ransomware to hold healthcare organizations as data hostages until a ransom is paid out.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Mobile Threat<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Remote working conditions due to the pandemic has led to an increase in mobile threat. The use of public internet connectivity can increase contact with cyber-attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tips to improve cybersecurity in 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emrfinder.com\/electronic-medical-records-software-emr\/\">Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Software<\/a> that is ONC Certified.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re using a telehealth or telemedicine platform for remote consultations ensure that it is HIPAA compliant to protect patient data.<\/li>\n<li>Your healthcare organization should work determinedly to align with NIST CSF.<\/li>\n<li>Only open links for reliable and trusted sources.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid using public WIFI and always lock your screen.<\/li>\n<li>Your browser, software, and operating systems need to be updated.<\/li>\n<li>Use anti-virus software to up security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to know more about cyber-attacks in healthcare read our blog post on<a href=\"https:\/\/emrfinder.com\/blog\/3-types-of-cyber-attacks-hospitals-and-healthcare-organizations-should-know-about\/\"> 3 Types of Cyber Attacks Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations Should Know<\/a> and be prepared to avoid any threats. It is also important that your practice invests in cybersecurity to ensure the smooth running of daily processes without a hitch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic and the expansion in Telemedicine EMR Software solutions, healthcare became the most attractive option for cybercriminals and as a result, there was an increase in data breaches phishing attacks. So how can healthcare organizations navigate cybersecurity challenges? 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