Chapter 24: Network Safety, Security, And Privacy; Data Security - Bioness BITS Clinicians Manual

Network Safety, Security, and Privacy
The security of Bioness products is an important factor in protecting information and systems from external
and internal threats. Therefore, customers must take responsibility for maintaining a secure IT environment
that is compliant with general IT standards. Bioness encourages customers to implement the following
industry-standard practices:
• Physical Security (e.g. do not allow unauthorized individuals to use the Bioness Integrated Therapy
System (BITS))
• Operational Security (e.g. do not leave sensitive information, such as exported report files open on
BITS, and do not leave a logged-in BITS unattended, do not connect the system to the Internet and
be careful inserting flash drives to BITS, do not alter the BITS software and install unauthorized
software on it including Virus scan software.)
• Procedural Security (e.g. create awareness of the dangers of social engineering, create separate
login credentials for each user for the BITS application, and disable unused accounts)
• Risk Management
• Security Policies
• Contingency Planning
The implementation of security practices may vary by site and include many other technologies, such
as firewalls, virus scanning, and anti-spyware software, etc. Although online functionality is disabled on
the BITS, a remote possibility remains that the system can be hacked or altered. If such an occurrence
is suspected, contact Bioness Product Support at 800.211.9136, Option 3 (USA & Canada) or your local
distributor. Additional information related to security, privacy, and available software upgrade to the system
can also be requested from this department.

Data Security

BITS is designed to only accept radio frequency (RF) communications from recognized and linked devices.
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