The security of any information system is part of the strategic planning process. Information system security is planned for with the intention of achieving which of the following goals? Select all that apply
1. Patient confidentiality protection
2. Information integrity protection
3. Timely availability protection
4. Cybercrime prevention
5. HIT compliance
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Information system security is the continuous protection of both information housed on a computer system and the system itself from threats or disruption. The primary goals of health care information system security are the protection of client confidentiality and information integrity and the timely availability of information when it is needed.
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