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Total Pages : 29 pages
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Book Synopsis Healthcare Organization and Hospital Discussion Guide for Cyber Security by :
Download or read book Healthcare Organization and Hospital Discussion Guide for Cyber Security written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most problematic elements of cybersecurity is the quickly and constantly evolving nature of security risks. The traditional approach has been to focus resources on the crucial system components and protect against the biggest known threats, which necessitates leaving some less important system components undefended and some less dangerous risks unprotected. Such an approach is insufficient in the current environment. Healthcare organization and hospital computer systems can be attacked by hackers to steal or manipulate patients' financial or medical records or other information, and then be used for criminal activity or to create disorder and generate fear. Cyber attacks threaten healthcare organizations and hospitals' information technology (IT), its underlying security measures, and their employees' ability to care for patients and respond to emergencies. Risks can include the loss of patient information, disruption of care because of software unavailability, loss of confidence in providers because of the perception of inadequate security, power outages, destruction of generators, and risks to the operational integrity of personal medical devices (e.g., implantable cardioverter defibrillators, pacemakers, insulin pumps). In recent years, healthcare organizations and hospitals have increased the use of wireless, personal medical devices and network connections, which places these devices at risk for privacy and security breaches. For example, these wireless devices and network connections can be enabled and modified remotely.