Security Settings
What you'll learn: Security features that protect your practice data and how to manage them.
Security Overview
Your practice data is protected by:
- User authentication
- Role-based access control
- Encrypted data storage
- Audit logging
Password Security
Strong Passwords
Use passwords that are:
- At least 8 characters
- Mix of letters, numbers, symbols
- Unique to this account
- Not easily guessed
Changing Your Password
- Go to your profile settings
- Find password or security
- Enter current password
- Enter new password
- Confirm and save
Session Management
Your login session:
- Keeps you logged in for convenience
- Times out after inactivity
- Can be ended manually (sign out)
- Is secure and encrypted
Access Control
Who can see what:
- Based on your role (Admin, Manager, Employee)
- Some data is restricted
- Admins have full access
- Others have limited access
Audit Trail
All significant actions are logged:
- Who did what
- When it happened
- What changed
- For compliance and security
See the Audit section for more details.
Data Encryption
Your data is protected:
- Encrypted during transmission (HTTPS)
- Encrypted at rest (storage)
- Industry-standard security
Medical Practice Security
For medical practices:
- Additional protections apply
- Compliant with healthcare regulations
- Secure handling of health information
- Business Associate Agreement if applicable
Reporting Security Issues
If you notice something suspicious:
- Unusual activity in audit logs
- Access you don't recognize
- Security concerns
Contact support immediately.
Best Practices
Log out on shared devices — Don't stay logged in on public computers.
Keep passwords private — Never share your credentials.
Report suspicious activity — Alert admins to concerns.
Update regularly — Change passwords periodically.
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