HIPAA is not just paperwork. It is also about protecting patient information.
If you run a medical office, dental office, or healthcare practice, here are 3 cybersecurity basics you should have.
First, give every employee their own login.
Do not share passwords, and make sure old employee accounts are turned off.
Second, use multi-factor authentication, or MFA.
MFA adds another layer of security. Even if someone steals a password, it can help stop them from getting into your email, patient records, or cloud systems.
Third, back up your data and test your backups.
A backup is only helpful if you can actually restore your files after ransomware, a system crash, or accidental deletion.
HIPAA cybersecurity does not have to be complicated.
Start with strong passwords, MFA, backups, software updates, antivirus, EDR, and employee training.
Protecting your practice also means protecting your patients.
Contact Best IT Guru today for a HIPAA-focused cybersecurity assessment and find out where your medical or dental practice may be at risk.
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