Ways of preventing hackers from gaining access to a patient or health information.

            Hacker
can be prevented from gaining access to a patient or health information
through:

i.)   Tightening Network Security: Computers
used for storing patients information should be the are set that:

• Passwords are strong and NEVER written down.
• All devices plugged into the network are
  scanned for malware each time they are attached.
• Logins expire after a short period of inactivity.
• Passwords are changed frequently.

ii.)  Installing Security Applications: This
could be done by installing reliable anti-virus should be installed in
computers that are used to store patients’ health information. Operators should
ensure that they are kept up to data at all times.

iii.) Stay Updated: Health information
professionals should have at least a basic knowledge of what is possible and
how to protect patient’s data. Health care professionals should make sure that
they and their information storing gadgets stay up to date. 

iv.)Toughen
up Access Control: Never send login details by
email, in case an unauthorized user has gained access to the account. Limit the
number of login attempts within a certain time, even with password resets,
because email accounts can be hacked as well.