Alison Diana: 10 Ways To Strengthen Healthcare Security

1. Hire a CSO- Security is too complex, too integral, and too fluid to be one of many tasks on a to-do list
2. Untie the CSO's hands- CSOs should report to the CEO; otherwise, their authority is eroded
3. Take a corporate selfie- Before discovering what they need to do, healthcare organizations must take stock of everything they own and use
4. Cover the basics- Automated tools that address anticipated weaknesses save IT time and add another layer of security
5. Buy lunch- It's critical for security experts to regularly meet with healthcare users to discuss their pain points, wishes, and preferences
6. Build a culture- Everyone in the organization must review prospective initiatives' risks versus benefits
7. Look to the G-men- After the CHS was hacked the FBI and DHS pledged to continue efforts to educate healthcare organizations about potential threats
8. Learn from other industries- Healthcare is relatively new to digitization, and that means it can be educated from industries who had to learn the hard way
9. Bullet-proof BYOD- A successful BYOD program will take precautions, including a mobility usage policy that details employee responsibilities, education, and penalties
10. Secure wireless- Wireless networks face a steadily increasing load -- and are more attractive to external and internal threats

Source: Information Week Healthcare
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