Securing Health Data In A BYOD World

Just as mobile computing has become an indispensable part of your life, so to has it become a standard tool for healthcare providers — equally important as the stethoscope and blood pressure cuff. Smartphones and other types of consumer mobile devices are an increasingly prevalent part of that trend. In fact, nearly 89 percent of healthcare workers use smartphones for work purposes, according to Cisco’s BYOD Insights 2013: A Cisco Partner Network Study.

But with mobility has come increased security risks, particularly as healthcare workers attempt to access or transmit healthcare data using personal mobile devices. Advancements in consumer technology and the personal preferences of employees are driving more companies (including healthcare organizations) to adopt “bring your own device” (BYOD) strategies to either replace or enhance corporate-issued mobility programs.

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