Much of the security-related activities in the health industry are a direct result of the increasing focus and stringent requirements of the US regulation, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Compliance with HIPAA and other key health regulations is often incumbent on creating a secure office network. Your codes, transactions, and identifiers may all be designed to protect privacy and adhere to standards, but if your network can serve as a gateway for hackers and other unauthorized visitors to your patients' personal information, all of the other elements of your compliance processes will be wasted. This How-To guide shows you how to define a practical network security policy for your health organization that fits into your overall goal of creating an office that supports complete privacy and confidentiality. The guide also helps you understand how firewall hardware and software can turn your policy into security reality:
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