Symantec: 8 Tips for Strengthening Mobile Heath Security

1. Develop and enforce strong security policies for employees using mobile devices for work; this includes requiring password-enabled screen locks.
2. Focus on protecting the patient information as opposed to focusing solely on devices. Securing the information itself ensures its safety no matter where it is exchanged.
3. Take inventory of the mobile devices connecting to the hospital or health system's networks.
4. Have a formal process in place so that everyone knows what to do if a device is lost or stolen. Mobile device management software can help automate such a process.
5. Integrate mobile device security and management into the overall enterprise security and management framework and administer it the same way.
6. Use a screen lock
7. Use special smartphone software
8. Keep a close eye on the smartphone

Source: Becker's Hospital Review
Source URL: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-...

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