System Requirements and Security

System Requirements:

PreViser™software is compatible with Windows-based PCs. Beginning with version 3.0, the PreViser™ application is also available for Macintosh operating systems. The ability to connect to the Internet with that computer is also required.

For the specific system requirements and recommendations for the version you have installed, please see the product information on Oral Health Innovation's website (www.previser.co.uk).

 

Hardware:

A typical hardware solution should include: Desktop computer, Monitor, Printer, Firewall, and Cabling. It also might include a Handheld computer.

System Security:

  • Private health information stored on your computer(s) must be protected from unauthorised use or access.
  • Private information must be encrypted before being stored on your computer or transmitted over the Internet.
  • Firewalls should be used to prevent intrusion into the application.

In addition to hardware and software, there are some easy steps you can take to protect your data from accidental loss or malicious damage. You are likely already practicing most of these. A few action steps are listed below:

Ensure that your computer system is secure:

  • Use a firewall (as required by PreViser).
  • Protect your system login and password information, changing passwords at intervals or when necessary.
  • Implement usage policies for email and Internet access, to avoid damage from viruses or infected files sent via email.
  • Back up data regularly.
  • Use surge protectors.
 
See also the Disaster Recovery and Medical Privacy topics for further information about system security.
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