System Requirements and Security

System Requirements:

The following hardware and software is required to run PreViser:

1. The computer you run PreViser on must be a PC (Windows-based). Currently, the application is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems.

2. To view data in the PreViser application, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher) installed on your computer.
You may download Internet Explorer for free at: http://www.microsoft.com/ie

3. You need an Internet connection, either dial-up or dedicated.

REQUIRED:

- Windows operating system (any of 2000/XP/ME/98)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or greater)
- 32 MB RAM (or better)
- Pentium processor
- Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors or better
- 10 MB Hard drive space or more
- Dial-up or Dedicated Internet connection

RECOMMENDED:

- Color or Black and White Printer
- Super VGA (1024 x 768) or higher-resolution monitor with 16,000 colors or better
- Dedicated Internet connection

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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 unauthorized 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, and you can find more suggestions and information about security at the PreViser Support Center.

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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