User's Manual

Information Protection
Vscan Extend – User Manual 8-9
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Information Protection
Overview
This section of the manual focuses on Privacy and Security
operations, and contains information to guide in the preparation
of a secure environment for the Vscan Extend Ultrasound
system.
Security operations is best implemented as part of an overall
“defense in depth” information assurance strategy; this is used
throughout an Information Technology system that addresses
personnel, physical security and technology. The layered
approach of defense in depth limits the risk that the failure of a
single security safeguard will allow compromise of the system.
Network Security
GE strongly recommends that medical information systems are
operated in a secure network environment that is protected from
unauthorized intrusion. There are many effective techniques for
isolating and protecting medical information systems, including
implementing firewall protection, demilitarized zones (DMZs),
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and network enclaves.
To assist in secure network design, the following network profile
outlines the required network services for the Vscan Extend
Ultrasound system.
The Vscan Extend is supported with an internal firewall. The
following two sections describe the configuration of the firewall
and the guidance for configuring the IT infrastructure where it is
connected.