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Humans are the greatest threat to electronic health information. What are some of the threats to data security from people?
The main threats related to the electronic helath information are,
Malware and Ransomware - Malware can enter a health care system information technology network, this is particularly dangerous for health care fecilities , hospitals and those who are use EHR or EMR.
Cloud threats - it is becoming increasingly important to ensure that private data is secure and that HIPA compliance is being met, many health care institutions turn to the cloud to improve patient care and collaborate efforts,
Phishing Attacks - health care professionals must be taught how to identify phishing attacks but keep in mind that these threats are becoming more sophisticated when it comes to EHR .
Encription blind spots - Blind spots in encrypted trafic have becoming an IT health care threat, as hackers are now using these encrypted blind spots to hide, execute their target attack, and avoid detection.
Unfaithfull employees - one of the biggest treat to health care information technology security is the staff of the health organization, it all come down to cybersecurity education.make sure health care organizations has cybersecurity strategy and policy,that followed and encforced.