Assignment 2: Mobile Device Security Policies for a Healthcare Organization
Due Week 2 and worth 75 points
Instructions: You are tasked with developing mobile device security policies for a healthcare
organization that frequently uses mobile devices to access patient records and communicate sensitive
information. Write a five to seven-page paper addressing the following questions:
1. Identify and analyze the unique security risks associated with the use of mobile devices in
healthcare settings. Discuss risks related to data breaches, device loss/the’, and the potential
impact on patient privacy.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of mobile device management solutions in enforcing security policies.
Discuss how MDM can help in remote device management, data wipe capabilities, and ensuring
compliance with security standards.
3. Recommend secure authentication and authorization mechanisms for accessing healthcare
applications on mobile devices. Discuss the importance of multi-factor authentication and role-
based access control.
4. Propose strategies for securing communication and data sharing among healthcare
professionals using mobile devices. Discuss encryption methods and secure communication
protocols.
5. Address the regulatory requirements for protecting patient data on mobile devices. Discuss how
the healthcare organization can ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and
implement measures to protect patient confidentiality.
Ensure that your papers provide practical recommendations and considerations for the respective
scenarios. Use relevant industry standards and best practices to support your analysis and suggestions.
Ensure that your paper provides practical and actionable recommendations for the medium-sized
enterprise to enhance its network security posture. Include relevant industry standards and best
practices in your analysis.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity.
· Explain risk management in the context of information security.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery.
· Write clearly and concisely about disaster recovery topics using proper writing mechanics and
technical style conventions