Session 6: Case 2 Assignment
- Due No Due Date
- Points 100
- Submitting a file upload
Case 14: Breaching the Security of an Internet Patient
Portal Pg. 623-625
- How serious was this e-mail security breach? Why did the Kaiser Permanente leadership react so quickly to mitigate the possible damage done by the breach?
- Assume that you were appointed as the administrative member of the crisis team created the day the breach was uncovered. After the initial (Continued) apologies, what recommendations would you make for investigating the root cause(s) of the breach? Outline your suggested investigative steps.
- How likely do you think future security breaches would be if Kaiser Permanente did not take steps to resolve underlying group and organizational issues? Why?
- What role should the administrative leadership of Kaiser Permanente take in ensuring that KP Online is secure? Apart from security and HIPAA training for all personnel, what steps can be taken at the organizational level to improve the security of KP Online?