A large healthcare organization experienced a breach of confidential information through an email attachment and is now reviewing the process for sending this type of information electronically. Which should be an expectation when using email for electronic transfer of information? Select all that apply.
A) Disabling activated firewalls
B) Destroying dormant email accounts
C) Destroying unauthorized email accounts
D) Ensuring the email program is encrypted
E) Using software to monitor network traffic
B) Destroying dormant email accounts
C) Destroying unauthorized email accounts
D) Ensuring the email program is encrypted
E) Using software to monitor network traffic
Explanation: A) Firewalls should be installed and enabled to prevent cyberattacks through email.
B) Dormant email accounts should be destroyed to reduce the risk of inadvertently sharing personal health information.
C) Unauthorized email accounts should be destroyed to reduce the risk of inadvertently sharing personal health information.
D) Email programs should be encrypted.
E) Software can be used to monitor network traffic for patterns that represent client information, such as lists or Social Security numbers.
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