27 Questions
What is one of the main objectives of the medical physicist's role in cyber security?
To discuss why cyber security is critically important for in healthcare
What is a major concern in healthcare that medical physicists need to address?
Patient data security
What do cyber criminals often target in healthcare?
Patient medical records
What can clinical physicists do to prevent cyber security threats?
Taking simple and effective precautions
What is the focus of cyber security in healthcare beyond electronic health records (EHR)?
Cyber-Physical Systems
What was the outcome of the cyber attack on the radiation oncology department?
All radiation oncology patient appointments were cancelled for 3 days
What is the primary focus of Cyber Security?
Protecting computers, networks, programs and data from unauthorized access
Why is Cyber Security crucial in Radiation Oncology?
All of the above
What is the duration the clinical physicist and dosimetry staff spent on QA before resuming patient treatments?
Numerous hours
When did patient treatments resume after the cyber attack?
On the 5th day
What is the primary function of malicious software such as Trojan Horses?
To gain unauthorized access to computer systems
What is a common threat to cyber security in public Wi-Fi networks?
Untrusted wireless access points
What is a key concern when sharing patient health data via email?
Using unencrypted email messages
What is a common characteristic of medical device companies?
Having less than 50 employees
What is a primary focus of medical device companies' research and development?
Producing patient care functionality
What is a current challenge in the medical device industry?
Lack of general technology resources, processes, and security knowledge
What is the main purpose of using firewalls, virtual private networks, and encryption in a clinical environment?
To protect data and ensure secure communication
What is the main benefit of whitelisting in a medical device network?
To create a list of trusted entities that can access the device or network
Why may IT systems not allow non-registered computers to be connected to hospital networks?
To ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access
What is the main purpose of two-factor authentication in a medical environment?
To add an extra layer of security to the login process
What is the main reason why medical devices should not be directly accessible to the Internet?
To prevent unauthorized access and potential security breaches
Why is it important to encourage vendors to integrate their login system with the hospital's active directory system?
To enable single sign-on for vendors
What is a recommended practice for vendor systems to ensure device data encryption?
Adhering to industry standards such as NIST's FIPS-140-2
What is a crucial aspect of account use best practices for medical devices?
Ensuring no non-expiring passwords and no regular accounts with elevated administrator privileges
What is a benefit of using site-to-site VPN for vendor support?
Improved security for vendor device communications
Why is it important for vendor systems to upgrade operating systems and third-party/open source applications?
To minimize the risk of security vulnerabilities
What is a recommended practice for securing medical devices?
Avoiding hard-coded or default passwords and ensuring secure encryption
Learn about the importance of cyber security in healthcare, common threats and vulnerabilities, and simple prevention methods. This quiz covers the critical role of medical physicists in protecting patient data and preventing cyber attacks.
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