Concerned about cyber security in your practice?
02 Jul 2024
- 96 per cent of all data breaches are the results of human actions with the remaining 4 per cent caused by system faults
- 91 per cent of all cyber-attacks begin with an email to an unsuspecting victim in an attack called phishing
Despite this, according to a recent survey conducted by SWSPHN, 92 per cent of South Western Sydney practices are still using fax to send confidential patient information instead of using secure messaging.
Not sure where to start?
The Australian Digital Health Agency has recently updated its website with resources to assist with informing practices of the most common ways cyber-criminals attempt to steal information and strategies to prevent this from happening.
The site has useful guides and fact sheets which can be used to inform staff, as well as online training which is free for staff to register and complete.
Have more questions?
Please email digitalhealth@swsphn.com.au