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What is the primary advantage of creating a trusting environment in health care?
What is the primary advantage of creating a trusting environment in health care?
- It reduces the need for system upgrades.
- It eliminates the requirement for HIPAA compliance.
- It allows for electronic information storage.
- It encourages patients to seek health care. (correct)
Which principle of security ensures that patient data remains accurate and dependable?
Which principle of security ensures that patient data remains accurate and dependable?
- Privacy
- Confidentiality
- Integrity (correct)
- Redundancy
What is essential for ensuring availability in a Health Information System (HIS)?
What is essential for ensuring availability in a Health Information System (HIS)?
- Adequate communication bandwidth (correct)
- Minimal user access controls
- Strong encryption protocols
- Regular software updates
What do security threats in health care typically aim to achieve?
What do security threats in health care typically aim to achieve?
In accordance with HIPAA, what is a key requirement for protecting patients' electronic information?
In accordance with HIPAA, what is a key requirement for protecting patients' electronic information?
What is a primary goal of malicious attackers in information security?
What is a primary goal of malicious attackers in information security?
What typically characterizes non-malicious threats in information security?
What typically characterizes non-malicious threats in information security?
Which of the following is an example of a non-malicious threat?
Which of the following is an example of a non-malicious threat?
In what phase can errors that contribute to security threats occur?
In what phase can errors that contribute to security threats occur?
Which of the following represents a common method used by malicious attackers?
Which of the following represents a common method used by malicious attackers?
What does system access not imply in a Health Information System?
What does system access not imply in a Health Information System?
What is a key responsibility of healthcare workers regarding patient confidentiality?
What is a key responsibility of healthcare workers regarding patient confidentiality?
Which of the following is NOT a main principle of security within a Health Information System?
Which of the following is NOT a main principle of security within a Health Information System?
What can result from a lack of trust in Health Information Systems?
What can result from a lack of trust in Health Information Systems?
Which type of attack does NOT fall under the categories typically identified in Health Information Systems?
Which type of attack does NOT fall under the categories typically identified in Health Information Systems?
What does confidentiality in a Health Information System require of healthcare providers?
What does confidentiality in a Health Information System require of healthcare providers?
What is a consequence of security breaches in Health Information Systems?
What is a consequence of security breaches in Health Information Systems?
Which term describes the protection of information from unauthorized access and modification in Health Information Systems?
Which term describes the protection of information from unauthorized access and modification in Health Information Systems?
What are considered natural disasters that can disrupt computer systems?
What are considered natural disasters that can disrupt computer systems?
Who are typically considered the most dangerous attackers in an organization?
Who are typically considered the most dangerous attackers in an organization?
What can be an effect of natural disasters on an organization?
What can be an effect of natural disasters on an organization?
What should organizations primarily develop to manage risks from natural disasters?
What should organizations primarily develop to manage risks from natural disasters?
What type of threat is categorized as a human-caused disaster?
What type of threat is categorized as a human-caused disaster?
What is often a primary threat to data integrity in an organization?
What is often a primary threat to data integrity in an organization?
What characteristic defines malicious threats to an organization?
What characteristic defines malicious threats to an organization?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malicious attack described?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malicious attack described?
Study Notes
Introduction to Health Information Systems (HIS) Security
- Health Information Systems (HIS) security is vital for patient trust, ensuring patient data remains private and secure.
- Lack of HIS security leads to reputational and financial harm, jeopardizing patient information and increasing the risk of cyberattacks.
The Main Principles of Security within HIS
- The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are fundamental principles for HIS security.
- Confidentiality: Protecting patient health information from unauthorized access and disclosure.
- Integrity: Ensuring the accuracy and dependability of data, allowing only authorized access and preventing alteration or destruction.
- Availability: Maintaining HIS availability to end users through proper hardware maintenance, system upgrades, sufficient bandwidth, and efficient disaster recovery.
Security Threats in Health Information Systems
- Attacks are aimed at harming systems or disrupting normal operations by exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Security threats can be categorized as:
Natural Disasters
- Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and fires can cause significant damage to computer systems.
- Data loss, downtime, hardware damage, and disruption of essential services are potential consequences.
- Implementing disaster recovery and contingency plans is crucial for mitigating the impact of natural disasters.
Human Threats - Malicious
- Malicious attacks can be initiated by disgruntled or malicious employees (insiders) or non-employees (outsiders) seeking to harm an organization.
- Insiders are a significant threat as they possess knowledge of system codes and security measures.
- Malicious attackers often have clear goals, such as disrupting services or stealing information.
- Examples of malicious attacks include: viruses, Trojan horses, worms, password cracking, and email hacking.
Human Threats - Non-Malicious
- Non-malicious threats typically stem from untrained employees unaware of security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Unintentional errors, such as data entry mistakes or programming errors, can contribute to security problems and create vulnerabilities.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to Health Information Systems (HIS) security, including the CIA Triad principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Learn about the importance of security in protecting patient data and the threats faced by HIS. Test your knowledge on how these principles help maintain patient trust and secure sensitive information.
