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3. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA requires users to provide two or more forms of authentication before they can access resources,
such as a password and a biometric scan. This can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access,
as attackers must compromise multiple factors to gain access. For example, health care organizations
can use MFA to ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive data and systems, reducing the
risk of data breaches or theft.

4. Privileged Access Management

Privileged access management (PAM) is the process of managing and restricting access to accounts
with elevated admission to sensitive data and systems, such as administrator accounts. PAM can help
health care organizations verify only authorized staff use privileged accounts and are routinely reviewed
and watched for unusual activities. Health care companies can also use it to limit access to sensitive
information and systems to those employees who need it to perform their jobs.

5. Continuous Monitoring and Analytics

IAM solutions can enable health care organizations to monitor user activity continuously and manage
access permissions in real-time. This can help organizations detect and respond to insider threats
quickly. For example, health care organizations can use analytics to monitor user behavior and identify
anomalies, such as accessing data outside their regular working hours or attempting to access resources
they are not authorized to others.

Eliminate Insider Threats in Health Care

Identity and access management solutions can effectively mitigate these threats by controlling access to
data and systems, managing identities and monitoring user activity in real-time. By implementing a
comprehensive IAM framework, health care organizations can significantly reduce the risk of insider
threats and safeguard sensitive patient data and systems.

About the Author

Zac Amos is the Features Editor at ReHack, where he covers cybersecurity and
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