Pros And Cons Of Safeguarding

Hi, Jodi. Very informative post. Organizations such as Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital need to be more vigilant in safeguarding patient’s information. According to a study conducted by BitSight Technology, they reported that medical records sold on the black market cost $20 each (Desjardins, 2014). This is easy cash for cyber bandits. Moreover, these bandits easily retrieve medical records due to errors that can be easily ameliorated. Errors result due to health organizations being the new kid on the block where data protection is concerned. However, they can learn from pros in the industry such as retail businesses and banks. Additional errors result from organizations not implementing stringent security