Excessive PHI Sharing Top Healthcare Cloud Security Concern

CloudLock Cybersecurity Report gives insights into healthcare cybersecurity needs and habits.

Excessive PHI sharing is the top concern for healthcare entities when it comes to cloud security, according to CloudLock’s Q4 2015 Cybersecurity Report. In a study that investigated a total of eight IT security industries and numerous case studies, CloudLock determined that personally identifiable information (PII) and a surplus of data sharing are vital concerns to the industry.

Nearly 72 percent of practices concentrate most heavily on preventing excessive sharing in the cloud, and 38 percent of organizations concentrate on protecting PII.

As far as type of PII is concerned, patient information, PHI, and medical record information is top priority for healthcare organizations. Other high areas of concern include diagnosis, financial information, medical condition, Social Security number, and diagnosis. For the full article click here 

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