8 Common Data Security Gaps in Health Care

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Health care data security is crucial but can be challenging. Here are the most common data security gaps to address.
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The most common gaps in health care data security are adequately securing disparate data storage systems; enabling lateral movement with interconnected systems; brushing aside the need to revisit data sources; ignoring third-party vendors' roles in data security; minimizing medical wearable and implantable threats; improperly disposing of outdated data; viewing cybersecurity and data security as separate; and merging legacy and modern storage systems.