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Perspectives on Healthcare IT, clinical informatics, emerging technology, and life at the intersection of nursing and enterprise systems.

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October 27, 2026 · Certification Prep, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Healthcare IT, HIMSS Word of The Day

HIMSS Word of the Day #207: Security Administrator

A security administrator is a trained member of the data system management team who manages, monitors, and administers security over one or more networks and helps create a confidentiality-conscious working environment. This post explains the role, how it differs from the HIPAA-required security official, typical duties, safeguards for privileged accounts, and how nurses work with security administrators.

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