Censinet to Present Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Practices with Industry Leaders to Address Elevated Worldwide Threat Levels Against Providers and Vendors
Post Summary
The webinar highlights how Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) can help healthcare organizations address elevated cybersecurity threats. It provides actionable insights into mitigating risks related to recent global events and safeguarding patient safety.
Erik Decker, Chief Information Security Officer at Intermountain Healthcare, Co-Lead of the 405(d) Task Group, and Chair of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council Cyber Security Working Group. Chris Logan, Censinet Chief Security Officer and former healthcare CISO.
HICP provides practical, industry-led cybersecurity guidelines to reduce risks cost-effectively. It helps organizations comply with regulatory requirements and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Addresses the top five cybersecurity threats and offers ten best practices to mitigate them.
Recent warnings by the White House and the American Hospital Association (AHA) emphasize immediate action to counter elevated cyber threats. Global events have increased the risk of ransomware attacks and data breaches targeting healthcare providers and vendors.
Censinet RiskOps™ automates HICP implementation, streamlining workflows and reporting. It helps healthcare organizations manage third-party risks, protect medical devices, and secure supply chains. Recognized as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider for its effectiveness in cyber risk management and compliance.
Healthcare professionals can register for the live webinar at censinet.com/hicp-webinar.
Recent Warnings by the White House and the American Hospital Association Underscore the Immediate Need for HICP to Rapidly Address Organizational Cybersecurity Preparedness
Boston, MA – March 31, 2022 – Censinet, a leading provider of risk management solutions for healthcare, today announced a critical webinar that explains how Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) can be used to identify and mitigate the elevated threat levels resulting from international events. The live webinar will be Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 12:00 PM ET. Erik Decker, Chief Information Security Officer at Intermountain Healthcare, Co-Lead of the 405(d) Task Group, and Chair of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council Cyber Security Working Group, and Chris Logan, Censinet Chief Security Officer, former healthcare CISO and board member of The Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security, will present the importance of HICP. The registration link is censinet.com/hicp-webinar.
Censinet recently announced full support for HICP in its Censinet RiskOpsTM platform earlier this month. The publication of the HHS 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) in 2019 outlined a healthcare-specific approach to cybersecurity. Created in partnership with public and private organizations across the healthcare industry, HICP provides “practical, understandable, implementable, industry-led, and consensus-based voluntary cybersecurity guidelines to cost-effectively reduce cybersecurity risks” for “health care organizations of varying sizes.”
Last week, the White House issued a statement urging organizations to harden their cyber defenses immediately. Following that announcement, the American Hospital Association (AHA) issued a dire warning about the significant threat to the nation’s hospitals. Addressing this elevated risk level, the AHA recently selected Censinet as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider for two critical risk management categories in healthcare: Cyber Firm Risk Management and Information Governance; and Cyber Risk Assessments, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance. Following a strict evaluation and due diligence process, the AHA selected Censinet RiskOps as a preferred solution for both service categories to help hospitals and health systems as they develop and implement their cyber security strategies.
“Our recent launch of Censinet RiskOps for HICP was met with immediate industry acceptance across both our customer base and with prospects also evaluating Censinet for third-party risk management, medical device protection, supply chain cybersecurity, and IRB safeguards,” stated Ed Gaudet, CEO and Founder of Censinet. “The unprecedented worldwide events and warnings by government agencies and private associations require an actionable response mechanism framework to counter that risk. HICP and the continued work of the HHS 405(d) Task Group is now more important than ever, and Censinet is honored to be a Task Group member.”
For more information on how healthcare organizations can reduce and avoid the impact of risk, please visit censinet.com/HICP.
About Censinet
Censinet, based in Boston, MA, enables healthcare organizations to take the risk out of their business with Censinet RiskOpsTM, the first and only cloud-based exchange that integrates and consolidates enterprise risk management and operations capabilities across critical clinical and business areas. RiskOps builds upon the Company’s foundational success with third-party risk management (TPRM) for healthcare. Censinet transforms healthcare risk by increasing productivity and operational effectiveness while eliminating risks to care delivery, data privacy, and patient safety. Find out more about Censinet and its RiskOps platform at censinet.com.
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Key Points:
What is the purpose of Censinet’s webinar on HICP?
- The webinar aims to educate healthcare organizations on how to use Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) to address elevated cybersecurity threats.
- Provides actionable steps for mitigating risks from recent global events and protecting patient safety, operations, and sensitive data.
- Focuses on enhancing organizational preparedness and aligning with the HHS 405(d) guidelines.
Who are the presenters for the Censinet HICP webinar?
- Erik Decker: Chief Information Security Officer at Intermountain Healthcare, Co-Lead of the 405(d) Task Group, and Chair of the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council Cyber Security Working Group.
- Chris Logan: Chief Security Officer at Censinet, former healthcare CISO, and board member of The Association for Executives in Healthcare Information Security.
What is HICP, and why is it important for healthcare organizations?
- HICP (Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices) was published by HHS in 2019 as part of the 405(d) Program, providing voluntary cybersecurity guidelines tailored to healthcare organizations.
- It addresses the top five cybersecurity threats and outlines ten actionable practices to mitigate these risks.
- Practical and cost-effective, HICP helps organizations of all sizes reduce cybersecurity risks and strengthen compliance with regulatory standards.
Why is there an urgent focus on cybersecurity for healthcare organizations right now?
- Recent warnings by the White House and the American Hospital Association (AHA) underscore the immediate need for stronger cybersecurity defenses.
- Global events have heightened threats, including ransomware attacks and data breaches targeting healthcare providers and vendors.
- Hospitals and health systems are particularly vulnerable, requiring rapid action to protect patient care and sensitive data.
How does Censinet RiskOps™ support HICP implementation?
- Automation: Streamlines HICP implementation with workflows, risk scoring, and reporting.
- Compliance: Demonstrates recognized cybersecurity practices during audits and incidents.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Supports third-party risk management, medical device protection, supply chain security, and IRB safeguards.
- Efficiency: Enables organizations to adopt HICP guidelines effectively without adding administrative burden.
What is Censinet’s role in the healthcare cybersecurity landscape?
- Recognized as an AHA Preferred Cybersecurity Provider in two critical areas: Cyber Firm Risk Management and Information Governance, and Cyber Risk Assessments, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance.
- Provides a trusted and validated solution for hospitals and health systems to strengthen their cybersecurity strategies.
- Actively participates in the HHS 405(d) Task Group, contributing to the development and dissemination of HICP.
How can healthcare organizations register for the webinar?
- Healthcare professionals can register for the live webinar on HICP and cybersecurity preparedness at censinet.com/hicp-webinar.
- The webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 12:00 PM ET.
How does Censinet RiskOps™ benefit healthcare organizations?
- Provides tools to mitigate top cybersecurity threats, including ransomware and phishing attacks.
- Enhances visibility into third-party risks and strengthens overall cybersecurity posture.
- Streamlines compliance with HICP and regulatory frameworks, reducing enforcement fines and audit periods.
