You are a consultant working with a dental office that has just merged with another dental practice. The original office housed 3 dentists, 2 dental assistants, and 1 receptionist in one location. With the merger, there are now 5 offices in different parts of the city, 15 dentists, 12 dental assistants, and 5 receptionists. Four of the dentists work in the offices but also are mobile in that they provide dental checkups to elderly patients in their homes or at the senior citizen centers, and to school children in the three inner-city elementary schools. The mobile dentists need to be able to send and receive patient records while they are out of the office. All the dentists and dental assistants must have real-time access to all patient records and daily schedules. The lead dentist has reminded you that they are required to meet HIPAA requirements for protecting patient information.
Create a network security plan that includes the following information:
1. About the Company
2. Objectives of the Plan
3. Physical Assets
4. Risks (Internal and External)
5. Action Items (purchasing, installing, configuring, etc.)
6. Policy Changes
7. User Education
8. Response Planning
9. Ongoing Maintenance and Compliance
Define the requirements and then design an appropriate network that would support this dental practice. Your answer should:
1. Explain the benefits of the proposed network solution.
2. Identify the risks and risk mitigation strategies associated with the proposed network solution.
Your paper is to be prepared using APA format and include at least 3 academically credible references plus the class textbook for a total of four minimum cited references. Information from your research should be appropriately incorporated into your written work in your own words and properly cited. Extensive use of direct quotes is not permitted. Use the Grading Rubric below to ensure all aspects of the assignment have been adequately covered.