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You are viewing ARCHIVED CONTENT released online between 1 April 2010 and 24 August 2018 or content that has been selectively archived and is no longer active. Content in this archive is NOT UPDATED, and links may not function.By Linn Freedman
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity center released a draft guide last week for health IT professionals to use to bolster security for the use of mobile devices in the health care industry. The use of smartphones and other mobile devices have exploded in use in the health care industry and according to NIST “Mobile devices are being used by many providers for health care delivery before they have implemented safeguards for privacy and security.” The how-to guide assists with directions on implementing security procedures across the network, including a mobile device management platform.