Be aware of everything included in the network
Be aware of everything included in the network is one of the most effective ways to improve healthcare data security, according to an article on the Innovation & Technology Today website.
You should also be aware whenever there’s a new device added, so you can effectively monitor the network.
Strengthening patch management and updating software is also important.
Implementing strong patching with the latest software version can help prevent firewall breaches from cyber attackers.
November 19, 2018
Topic Area: Information Technology
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