Vet Practice Network Security Check
Secure your PMS, optimise imaging workflows, and isolate guest WiFi
Vet Practice Network Security Check
Secure your PMS, optimise imaging workflows, and isolate guest WiFi
Modern veterinary practices are technology-dependent. Cloud-based Practice Management Systems, digital X-rays, and client expectations for WiFi mean your network is business-critical. This guide covers the specific IT challenges facing vet practices.
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Contents
Practice Management System Security
Your PMS (RxWorks, Merlin, Teleos, etc.) contains client data, financial records, and clinical histories. Its security is paramount.
Access Control:
Data Protection:
Cloud vs On-Premise:
Cloud PMS (like ezyVet) handles security for you, but you're dependent on internet connectivity. On-premise systems give control but require more IT management.
Integration Security:
Action Checklist
Digital Imaging & DICOM Workflow
Digital X-rays and imaging generate large files that need fast access and reliable backup.
File Sizes:
Local Storage Strategy:
Network Requirements:
PACS Integration:
If you're using a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System):
Action Checklist
Client WiFi & Network Segmentation
Clients waiting for their pets expect WiFi. But connecting them to your practice network is a security risk.
The Risk:
An infected client device on your network could:
The Solution: Network Segmentation
Create separate networks (VLANs):
Guest WiFi Best Practices:
Action Checklist
Business Continuity & Internet Redundancy
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