Answer for NRS 450 Describe the processes that health care organizations can use to secure electronic information in a computer network Topic 3 DQ 1 Describe the processes that healthcare organizations can use to secure electronic information in a computer network.

Healthcare organizations use a comprehensive strategy for securing electronic information in computer networks. This includes implementing hardy encryption techniques, utilizing firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems like anti-fishing technology and policies, and ensuring regular software updates. Access controls, such as multi-factor authentication, restrict data access to authorized users. “IDs and passwords can work reasonably well but are subject to a number of problems. For example, besides sharing their accounts with others, users may forget their password or they may pick passwords that can be guessed easily” (National Academies Press (US), 1997, para. 9). Protective data controls and monitoring mechanisms enable real-time identification and blocking of risky activities, supported by data discovery and classification. Logging and monitoring use are crucial for audits and incident response. “Audit trails, or records of information access events, can provide one of the strongest deterrents to abuse. Audit trails record details about information access, including the identity of the requester, the date and time of the request, the source and destination of the request, a descriptor of the information retrieved, and perhaps a reason for the access” (National Academies Press (US), 1997, para. 32). Encryption safeguards patient information during transmission and storage. It is up to each Healthcare organization to determine encryption methods based on their workflow and needs. This approach aims to fortify healthcare organizations against cyber threats.