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Sponsored by: Absolute Software

Absolute Software Corporation is the leader in IT asset tracking, computer theft recovery and remote data protection. With over three million subscriptions under contract, Absolute Software enables healthcare organizations to remotely manage laptops and mobile devices, reduce facility theft and ensure patient privacy and HIPAA compliance. Absolute’s technology is built into computers made by the world’s leading providers, including Dell, Gateway, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba. To learn more, visit www.absolute.com.

Case Study: Allina Hospitals Achieves 97% IT Asset Tracking

Posted: April 10, 2008

With their state-of-the-art EHR system, Allina Hospitals & Clinics required an efficient way to secure its laptop inventory from theft and potential data breach. In this case study, learn how Allina implemented an IT asset management tool to manage 2,700 laptops on and outside facilities, enhancing their ability to account for assets from 30% to almost 100%.

Compliance. Protection. Recovery. A Layered Approach to Computer Security for Healthcare Organizations

Posted: April 3, 2008

The widespread adoption of EHRs and laptop computers makes data breach an increasing concern for healthcare organizations. The loss of one laptop compromises patient privacy and exposes organizations to damaging publicity and HIPAA compliance issues. This paper outlines a multilayered approach to laptop security, complementing encryption with IT asset management, theft recovery and remote data delete capabilities to ensure the highest standard of protection.

Laptop Management and Data Breach Prevention for Healthcare

Posted: June 11, 2008

In this webinar, learn how you can centrally manage laptop inventory to prevent theft and protect patient records. IT management from Allina Hospitals & Clinics explains how they secure over 2,700 laptops on the move from a single, web-based interface. Find out how Allina remotely deleted confidential data on five missing laptops and tracked computer usage information to save over $400,000 in a single quarter.

Protecting Data on Laptops: Why Encryption Isn’t Enough

Posted: August 8, 2008

Missing laptops continue to be the number one cause of data breaches. The most common methods for securing hardware, such as policy enforcement and encryption, share common weaknesses. Most incidents of theft are the result of careless employees or insiders with encryption passwords. Mobile security must go beyond traditional measures by locking down laptops regardless of end-user reliability.

Case Study: Community Medical Centers Breaks Up Theft Ring

Posted: August 8, 2008

Community Medical Centers needed to solve a growing problem of laptop theft. On the advice of colleagues, they decided to implement Computrace, an IT asset management solution with anti-theft capabilities. This case study describes how Community recovered two laptops that were stolen from a locked office, along with other hospital property. It should be of interest to IT and Information Security managers concerned with securing mobile assets.

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