John Andrews writes:
Data security is a multi-dimensional job full of variables that sometimes aren’t noticed until it’s too late. And often these unforeseen breaches are completely accidental, caused by an unsuspecting user.
For the most part, hospitals have sufficiently guarded their systems against threats from malevolent attackers on the outside. But while sophisticated firewall technology and multiple layers of security clearance are effectively shielding sensitive data from intruders, many hospitals are leaving other avenues wide open to a potential breach, authorities say.
One of the biggest internal vulnerabilities, representatives from Portsmouth, N.H.-based BeyondTrust say, is the “misuse of privilege” by hospital personnel.
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