Healthcare Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Practice in 2025 

By Blakely Roth | December 18, 2024

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever for healthcare practices. Hackers are using smarter methods to steal information, and healthcare organizations must work hard to stay safe. Here are some easy tips to help your practice stay secure in 2025.

Tips for Administrative Employees

Be Careful with Links and Attachments:

• Don’t click on links or open files from emails you weren’t expecting. Check with the sender if something looks suspicious.

Use Strong Passwords:

• Make passwords at least 14 characters long. Use a mix of letters, numbers and symbols. Avoid things like birthdays or common words.

Change Passwords Often:

• Update passwords every 2-3 months. Always use new, unique passwords.

Simplify with Single Sign-On (SSO):

• Use a SSO managed login for multiple systems. This makes it easier to remember passwords and keeps things secure.

Lock Your Screen:

• Always lock your computer when stepping away, even for a short time.

Avoid Public Wi-Fi:

• Don’t do work tasks on public Wi-Fi unless you use a secure VPN.

Keep Personal and Work Accounts Separate:

• Use different emails for work and personal accounts. This keeps things safe if one gets hacked.

Spot Phishing Emails:

• Watch for emails with bad spelling, generic greetings or urgent requests for information. Report anything suspicious to your IT team.

Use Approved Devices:

• Work only on devices approved by your company, with the latest security updates installed.

Restrict Access to Trusted IP Addresses:

• Allow system access only from known locations using location restrictions.

Share Data Safely:

• Only share sensitive information with people who need it and through secure methods. Never share confidential details in public or over unprotected platforms.

Secure Physical Documents:

• Store important papers in locked cabinets. Shred sensitive documents when you’re done with them.

Keep Systems Updated:

• Install updates on all software and devices as soon as they’re available. Updates may fix security issues.

Learn and Stay Alert:

• Attend regular training sessions on cybersecurity. Knowing the latest scams helps you avoid them.

Cybersecurity Tips for Healthcare Practice Leaders

Require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):

• Add an extra layer of security by requiring a code or app approval, along with a password, for logins. Clearwave can offer MFA for enhanced security. Please reach out to Clearwave Support to get MFA activated for Dashboard logins.

Train Your Staff:

• Teach employees how to spot phishing emails, create strong passwords and stay safe online.

Encrypt Data:

• Protect sensitive information by encoding it. This action ensures only authorized people can read it.

Back Up Data Often:

• Save copies of your data securely. Test your backups to make sure you can recover files if needed.

Invest in Threat Detection Tools:

• Use smart tools that find and stop hackers in real time. These tools adapt to new threats quickly.

Check Your Security Regularly:

• Schedule security audits to find and fix weak spots in your systems.

Have a Response Plan:

• Be ready for security problems with a plan that lists roles, steps and contacts for emergencies.

Focus on Security to Provide Great Care

Healthcare practices must take cybersecurity seriously in 2025. By following these simple steps and creating a culture of security, your practice can stay ahead of hackers and continue to provide excellent care to patients.

If you’re a Clearwave Client interested in activating MFA, please contact Clearwave Support for next steps!