Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the COVID-19 Era
HIT Consultant
Mario Paez
Healthcare IT consultants’ work involving health records may expose them – and their provider and payer clients – to regulatory, legal, financial, and reputational risk. These risks are potentially higher in the COVID-19 era, with many of their employees working from home and accessing sensitive records and networks from remote locations. According to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there is a heightened risk of phishing, SMS phishing and other attacks using COVID-19 themes, and increased attacks on newly deployed remote access and teleworking infrastructure. Managing these risks requires a clear understanding of what a consultant’s potential exposures are, adopting best practices for mitigating risk, and considering appropriate insurance coverage to cover potential liabilities.
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