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 As an IT professional working in the Healthcare Industry, keeping confidential patient data secure from Internet-based threats is critical. Stopping data from leaving your network at the perimeter is part of a strong, layered, security strategy that not only supports your acceptable use and corporate security policies, but can also help you comply with HIPAA mandates.
> How iPrism helps you meet safeguards required by HIPAA
Because the quality of healthcare your organization provides is strongly linked to your ability to keep networks secure and patient data readily available, you can’t ignore these risks:
- Security risks associated with web-based email, IM, P2P networking and personal online storage making confidential patient data accessible to unauthorized parties
- Security risks associated with spyware and malware being introduced via the Web
- Security risks associated with unmanaged IM and P2P applications allowing viruses and worms to bypass your firewall
These risks can severely impact your operations, your ability to access and transmit critical patient data, and your ability to maintain a productive, and safe environment for both patients and employees.
In addition to strengthening your perimeter security and demonstrating compliance with HIPAA mandates, Internet filtering allows your organization to accurately and reliably enforce your Acceptable Use Policy:
- Mitigate the risk of legal liability associated with accessing inappropriate web sites
- Stop lost productivity due to unmanaged Internet access
- Proactively defend against Internet-based threats before they enter or are allowed into your network.
It required no changes to other network components. It also allowed us to support roving users with different access profiles.
This is a very important capability in the healthcare field, where computers are shared by employees with different Internet access
requirements.
Darrell Clay, Lodi Memorial Hospital |
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The iPrism Web Filter is the accurate and reliable solution you are looking for. With its unrivaled security, performance and value, award-winning iPrism delivers the kind of comprehensive Internet access management healthcare organizations can trust.
- Block IM and P2P applications on your network from sending unauthorized data
- Block spyware at the perimeter before it can damage systems and steal data
- Block viruses/malware before they can get near your networks
- No additional hardware or software to buy or configure – filtering AND reporting all on-box
- Support user and group policies – no workarounds to filter in Citrix or other terminal server environments
- Tabbed, drill-down reporting that can be scheduled and automatically distributed
- No module or additional database subscriptions needed – one price for complete security
In the highly mobile and collaborative environment of healthcare organization, its no wonder why terminal services infrastructures, like Citrix, are popular deployments. By providing the instant access to data and applications from anywhere at anytime, patient care is mare more efficient, reliable, and cost effective.
Whether terminal services comprises 100% of network or a small portion, iPrism Web Filter provides protection from Internet-based threats and the accuracy and reliability to ensure policy enforcement right out of the box. iPrism delivers unparalleled security, performance and scalability. For healthcare organizations with Citrix that means:
- Reliability and accuracy in monitoring and reporting on individual user Internet access
- Ensures that your AUP is enforced and demonstrates compliance with legislative guidelines
- Demonstrate compliance with HIPAA, without burdening budgets or IT personnel
- No extensive workarounds or complex deployments that produce “sometimes” results
- No additional servers or agents to install/configure
- Ease of installation, and low maintenance reduces the burden on IT personnel and lifetime cost
If you are running Citrix, and need Internet filtering to protect against Internet-based threats, support and enforce your Acceptable Use Policy, as well as demonstrate compliance with HIPAA, the iPrism Web Filter will support your organizational goals with greater security. Performance and value than software or other hardware based solutions on the market.
Useful links
Understanding HIPAA
http://www.hipaadvisory.com/action/faqs/Road%20to%20Compliance.htm
HIPAA guidelines, laws and informational resources
http://www.hipaa.org/
United States Department Of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
Citrix solutions for HIPAA compliance
http://www.citrix.com/lang/English/lp/lp_21937.asp
Modernizing Healthcare – Grants and Resources
http://healthit.ahrq.gov/home/
National HIPAA Summit
http://www.hipaasummit.com/
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