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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children recognized the need forimplementing and enforcing mobile data security policies to balance staffefficiency with information security. The hospital implemented KeyPointAlchemy from RedCannon which enables the transformation of any off-the-shelfUSB device into a fully-managed, encrypted and protected data storagesolution. With the RedCannon technology, the hospital can also deliverapplication and security policy updates directly to authorized devices to keepall parties informed and up-to-date.
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"The adoption of USB flash drives has introduced faster copy times andincreased mobile data storage to many of TSRHC's medical staff," said HuntGregg, director of information systems for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital forChildren. "Unfortunately, the diminutive size of a USB flash drive comes withthe risk of loss. After researching several options, TSRHC decided to useRedCannon's technology for mobile data protection. While allowing TSRHC to usenon-proprietary USB flash drives, it also extends secure provisioning as wellas remote terminations and security updates."
As healthcare organizations continue efforts to expand the use ofelectronic health and medical records they must make security a top priority.Additionally, more than 30 states, including Texas, have adopted data breachnotification laws requiring organizations to notify consumers whose personalinformation has been exposed in a data breach. Data copied or distributedwithout authorization can result in serious challenges including identitytheft, loss of employment, financial damages, and fines.
"HIPAA legislation requires that devices capable of storing medicalrecords must be proactively managed and encrypted to prevent the possible lossor misuse of the information," said Vimal Vaidya, founder, chairman and CEO ofRedCannon. "By implementing the RedCannon technology, Texas Scottish RiteHospital for Children has taken a necessary proactive step in maintaining theprotection of sensitive information against unauthorized access, use,disclosure, modification, and destruction."
For more information about RedCannon Security, and its KeyPoint line ofvisit http://www.redcannon.com .
About RedCannon Security
RedCannon Security is a trusted developer of centrally managed, securemobile-access solutions for the enterprise. Its ultra-thin client instantlysecures and sanitizes any point, anywhere. RedCannon extends security policiesbeyond the network perimeter, allowing policy enforcement to travel with theuser. Its solutions support leading industry standards for encryption andauthentication and enable secure remote access to enterprise applications,while leaving no trace of user activity on the host computer. Itsaward-winning product line includes KeyPoint Access, KeyPoint Armor, KeyPointVault, KeyPoint Manager and KeyPoint Alchemy. For more information, pleasevisit http://www.redcannon.com .
About Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leadingpediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain relatedneurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is nocharge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission isopen to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, tovolunteer or to make a donation, please call 214-559-5000 or800-421-1121 or visit http://www.tsrhc.org .Editorial Contacts: Heidi Rosenberg
