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Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security

Hausrath, Nathaniel L.

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2011, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering and Applied Science: Computer Science.
Hospital IT security presents many unique challenges that must be solved by the entire organization. Network and computer threats can cause thousands of dollars in lost time and resources, legal repercussions, and damaged repu- tation. Despite warnings from a wealth of public breach notifications, many hospitals are inadequately prepared to deal with today’s computer-based at- tacks. This thesis explores the root causes of hospital network and computer in- security, and addresses these problems with methods implemented in actual hospitals. A lack of comprehension of methods to assess and implement secu- rity measures by hospital IT security employees can hinder network visibility and prevent their ability to stop threats. In addition, these same people are unable to express security concerns in terms management can understand, harming their credibility within the business as a whole. Without this sup- port, organizational change is impossible. By addressing these concerns with a combination of people, process, and tools, we can solve complex problems, protect patient data, and ensure IT operations so hospitals can serve their community and save lives.
John Franco, PhD (Committee Chair)
Raj Bhatnagar, PhD (Committee Member)
Patrick Kumpf, EdD (Committee Member)
103 p.

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  • Hausrath, N. L. (2011). Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Hausrath, Nathaniel. Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security. 2011. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Hausrath, Nathaniel. "Methods for Hospital Network and Computer Security." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1303845234

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)