An organization with multiple older devices that retrieve diagnostic images is concerned about safeguarding stored patient records. Which measure is best for protecting these devices when their vendor no longer provides major software updates?
Purchase advanced servers to offload image processing tasks
Use modern ciphers for local data files without changing any network settings
Separate the devices from the main environment and limit their network traffic
Enable older authentication protocols for better compatibility
Using separate segments prevents unauthorized access while allowing necessary operations. Older devices are protected from direct threats on the main network. Strong cryptographic solutions alone are ineffective when the device’s operating system is out-of-date. Permissive authentication protocols expose the system further. Introducing significant hardware upgrades also overlooks the need to isolate the devices from threats.
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