Smartphones pose the same level of security risk as PCs and laptops, yet they are often overlooked. If you employ domiciliary staff or other remote workers who access patient or customer‑critical data on mobile devices, appropriate security controls must be in place in line with the CQC Information Security Quick Guide.
HCPA strategic partner, Blizzard for Business, offer a comprehensive range of mobile device management and security services. As a minimum, these include:
- Real‑time location services to monitor staff and device locations
- Remote data wiping if devices are lost or stolen
- Enforced access controls, including password and PIN policies
- Threat protection, such as malware alerts, phishing protection, and endpoint security
- Application management, allowing restriction of apps (e.g. disabling cameras or social media)
- Driving safety features to restrict device use while driving and reduce distractions
These services can be applied to both company‑issued devices and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments. In BYOD scenarios, certain features may be limited to balance organisational security requirements with user privacy.
If you would like more information about this or the services Blizzard for Business offers, then please express your interest here.