• Attacks using ransomware - Cybercriminals encrypt data and demand payment to unlock it.
• Hackers obtain access - Unauthorized access to patient records is obtained by hackers or insiders.
• Physical theft - Involves the loss of hard drives, USBs, or paper files containing sensitive information.
• Voice Phishing - Employees duped into disclosing login information through phishing and social engineering.
• Security lapses - Poor password hygiene, out-of-date software, and encryption leading to weak security practices.

At Sniper Solutions, we take care to prevent the above security breaches by strictly adhering to the preventative measures.

• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is implemented on every system.
• Software is updated and patched frequently to fix security flaws.
• For both in-transit and at-rest data, end-to-end encryption is done.
• To find vulnerabilities, frequent risk assessments are done.
• Access controls are put in place such as role-based permissions and unique IDs.
• Audit logs are maintained to monitor who has access to patient information.
• Proper procedures for secure disposal of outdated hardware are established.
• Access to storage devices and servers are limited.
• Physical documents are kept safe in locked cabinets.
• Offline backups are kept so that data can be promptly restored following ransomware attacks.
• A breach notification procedure is set in place to meet legal obligations.

Employees are trained to spot phishing attempts. To assess preparedness, simulated breach drills are conducted at intervals.