Beyond EHR: A Practical Cybersecurity Framework for Safeguarding Patient Data
Executive Summary
Many medical practices equate EHR security with overall cybersecurity — assuming that because their electronic health records system is secure, their practice is protected. This dangerous misconception ignores the dozens of other attack vectors that threaten patient data and practice operations.
From phishing attacks targeting front-desk staff to unsecured medical devices on the practice network, the modern medical practice faces threats that extend far beyond the EHR system. A comprehensive approach to patient data security requires protecting every touchpoint where sensitive information is created, stored, transmitted, or accessed.
This white paper provides a practical, implementable cybersecurity framework designed specifically for small and mid-sized medical practices — covering the security layers needed beyond EHR protection.
Download the full PDF for the complete analysis, frameworks, and implementation guidance.
Key Takeaways
- EHR security is necessary but insufficient — practices need protection across email, endpoints, networks, and physical access
- Staff training and phishing awareness programs reduce successful social engineering attacks by 70-80%
- Network segmentation isolates medical devices and patient data from general office systems
- Automated backup and disaster recovery ensure practice continuity even during ransomware attacks
- Vendor management frameworks for evaluating the security posture of every third-party with data access
- Compliance documentation that satisfies HIPAA audit requirements while minimizing administrative burden
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