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Information security issues that healthcare management must understand
Journal of Healthcare Information Management : JHIM
|January 30, 2003
Summary
Effective information security relies on business policies and management involvement, not just technology. Executive engagement is crucial for successful information security initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Business Management
- Information Security
Background:
- Information security is often perceived as a purely technical challenge.
- This perspective overlooks the critical role of organizational policies and procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize that information security management is fundamentally a business concern.
- To highlight the necessity of managerial and executive involvement for successful security outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current information security management paradigms.
- Review of organizational policy frameworks and their impact on security.
- Case study examination of executive roles in security initiatives.
Main Results:
- Information security success is predominantly driven by robust business policies and procedures.
- Active management and executive participation are key determinants of effective information security.
- Technological solutions are secondary to strategic business integration.
Conclusions:
- Information security must be approached as a core business function, requiring strategic oversight.
- Executive leadership and managerial engagement are indispensable for establishing and maintaining a secure information environment.
- Prioritizing business policies and procedures over solely technical measures enhances overall information asset protection.