Becker's Healthcare September 20, 2022
Claire Wallace

As cybersecurity becomes a growing concern for medical professionals among several practice data breaches, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends using strong passwords and limiting network access as some of the best ways to protect secure data.

Ten top IT tips for maintaining cybersecurity:

1. Establish a security culture

It is critical to warn employees of cybersecurity risks to avoid an “it can’t happen to me” mindset. Prepare employees to overcome blindspots and set up checklists to build a culture of awareness and security to keep practices and habits automatic.

2. Protect mobile devices

Mobile devices are small, making them easy to lose and vulnerable to theft, allowing easy access to hackers.

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