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The Next Frontier in Healthcare Cybersecurity As if the healthcare sector didn't already have enough challenges... Quantum Day looms, threatening to disrupt data security as we know it. "As we look to the future, it's time to start the conversation about the next big challenge in healthcare cybersecurity—Quantum Day." During our recent cyber briefing, David Bailey, Vice President of Consulting Services at Clearwater, emphasized the urgency of preparing for this quantum future: "I think it's a good opportunity to start educating boards, senior leaders, and key stakeholders on what lies ahead. Knowing that this lies ahead, I would ask everyone to look at three to five-year strategic plans to address post-quantum cryptography. Do you have to act and make this a top priority now? Certainly, for data protection you do, but I would look at this as a long-term strategy and know that Q Day is coming." ?? Catch the full replay of the cyber briefing and dive deeper into our discussion on how to strategically prepare for Quantum Day. https://hubs.li/Q03dVTSN0 Additionally, don't miss our detailed blog post on this topic for Quantum Day. It's a comprehensive look at the evolving quantum computing threats and what they mean for healthcare cybersecurity. https://hubs.li/Q03dVZB30 Let's start the conversation now to stay ahead of the curve. Are you ready for Quantum Day?

Listening to the Market ?? Clearwater's 2nd Executive Dinner on Securing Healthcare Innovation was a huge success last night at @TheWineBar at Peasant in New York's iconic SoHo! ??? We delved into key themes in #healthcare #cybersecurity, including: ?? Building security into products early to avoid costly retrofitting ?? Mitigating risks in fragmented healthcare application environments ??? Reducing vendor risk and standing out with a strong security & compliance program ?? Addressing healthcare’s cybersecurity deficit to secure interconnected systems & patient data A big thank you to all the incredible minds who joined the discussion: Steven Halper, Marc d. Paradis, Raymond Falci, James Green, Vikas Khosla, Ahmet Hamdi C., Vadim Gordin, Azade Hosseini, PhD, and Ben Freeberg. And special thanks to Jeff Englander with Healthcare Strategy Bullpen for making this evening impactful! #riskmanagement #innovation #compliance #datasecurity Richmond Donnelly Baxter Lee Will Braxton

One item in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that demands renewed focus is risk analysis. As the healthcare security landscape evolves, performing an adequate risk analysis becomes increasingly critical. Previous and recent OCR enforcement actions underline its significance in ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data. The NPRM has elicited a wealth of comments, and while many updates are anticipated, several questions remain unanswered. ???Join Wes Morris, CHPS, CIPM (IAPP), HCISPP, CC for a detailed discussion with Jennifer Staton Kreick, Partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, and Thomas D. Tanabe, Associate at Haynes and Boone LLP, on the intricacies of HIPAA's security provisions and the anticipated changes. Jennifer, a seasoned legal advisor in healthcare and life sciences, and Thomas, a specialist in healthcare transactions and regulatory matters, delve into how these revisions impact the essential practices of healthcare compliance, particularly the execution of an adequate risk analysis. ?? Tune in now to understand the proposed changes and their implications for healthcare providers and business associates. Discover why a proactive approach to risk analysis is not merely a regulatory requirement but a foundation of robust security. Listen to the full podcast here-https://hubs.li/Q03dDSy40

The #PowerofConnection - Our #Executive Dinner on Cybersecurity in Boston We had a great evening of lively discussion at Clearwater’s Executive Dinner on #Cybersecurity at @Toscano Restaurant in Boston’s #BackBay. Some of the more lively topics, among others, included: -The need for even greater vigilance and recovery procedures given the fact that healthcare remains the most targeted industry and the most expensive industry to suffer a breach - The potential impact of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the HIPAA Security Rule - How having a dedicated security plan and resources can help shorten the sales cycle for healthcare technology companies -Using cyber preparedness as a competitive advantage to ensure trust and help win deals in an increasingly challenging business environment. ? Special thanks to our guests who took time out of their busy schedules to attend: Robert Chamberlain of AlixPartners; Edward Zacharias and Stephen W Bernstein of McDermott Will & Emery; Dianne Bourque of Holland & Knight LLP; Edward McNamara of Bridgebank LTD; Michael B Kaufman of KBT Partners; David Cardelle RPh of AMS (Advanced Medical Strategies); John Valentine of MassChallenge; and David Cipoletta of Pison and of course, our hosts at Clearwater Baxter Lee, Will Braxton and Mikaela B. Lewis, MS, CAHIMS. ? Healthcare Strategy Bullpen was pleased to help Clearwater put this dinner together. Please reach out to us if we can help showcase your #domainexpertise and empower your #businessdevelopment efforts.

Clearwater was honored to host a dynamic evening at our Securing Healthcare Innovation Executive Dinner at @Toscano Restaurant in Boston's vibrant BackBay. The event fostered insightful discussions around some of the most pressing cybersecurity issues facing the healthcare industry today. Key topics included the need for heightened vigilance and strong recovery protocols in #healthcare, the potential impact of the HIPAA Security Rule's proposed changes, and the value of a dedicated #security plan for healthcare #technology companies to speed up the sales cycle. Additionally, the conversation highlighted how #cyber preparedness can enhance trust and business opportunities in a rapidly evolving landscape. ??Cheers to our esteemed guests who made the event so engaging: Robert Chamberlain of AlixPartners; Edward Zacharias and Stephen W Bernstein of McDermott Will & Emery; Dianne Bourque of Holland & Knight LLP; Edward McNamara of Bridgebank LTD; Michael B Kaufman of KBT Partners; David Cardelle RPh of AMS (Advanced Medical Strategies); John Valentine of MassChallenge and David Cipoletta of Pison. And special thanks to Jeff Englander with Healthcare Strategy Bullpen for helping to coordinate the event! #Cybersecurity #ExecutiveDinner #HealthcareTech #DataSecurity Baxter Lee, Will Braxton, Mikaela B. Lewis, MS, CAHIMS

Clearwater is a Proud Patron-Level Sponsor at McDermott HealthEx 2025! Join us in Nashville from May 6-9 for McDermott Will & Emery HealthEx 2025 – Moving Healthcare From Now to Next. This event spotlights the healthcare and life sciences industry’s top leaders, visionaries, and innovators, offering an opportunity to discuss the future of healthcare. Clearwater will host a dedicated meeting table where our team of experts will delve into the pressing security challenges and opportunities facing healthcare today. We're committed to helping organizations safeguard healthcare data, tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, and ensure a secure, resilient healthcare environment. ?? Engage with Us in Nashville: Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with our team and discuss how we can assist your organization in overcoming these critical challenges and driving innovation in healthcare. ?? Meet with us: https://hubs.li/Q03dw2Pq0 See You There!

April Cyber Briefing- Lessons From the Field: Cybersecurity Trends Across the Healthcare Ecosystem The resilience of healthcare cybersecurity has been severely tested over the last year. From significant operational disruptions at hospitals to supply chain attacks that halted essential services, the interconnected nature of our healthcare ecosystem has been both a strength and a vulnerability. ?? Join us and discover how cyber incidents in one area can cause ripple effects across the healthcare sector. We're bringing a panel of our top consultants—Jackie Mattingly, Jaime Cifuentes, vCISO, CISSP, MCITP, MCT, and Hal Porter—with deep expertise spanning critical access hospitals, health systems, digital health companies, and physician practice management groups, where they'll share valuable insights and effective strategies that work to strengthen defenses. Our CEO, Steve Cagle, MBA, HCISPP, CHISL, CDH-E , will also deliver the latest Threat Brief, highlighting key threat actors, risks, and effective strategies to safeguard your organization. This session will provide you with the updates you need to stay ahead of potential threats. Engage with us and register today! https://hubs.li/Q03dkqwj0

Join Clearwater at ISACA Atlanta's Geek Week 2025 in Sandy Springs! Hal Porter, our Director of Consulting Services for Digital Health/Health IT, will present "Business Resiliency in a Chaotic World" on March 26 at 9:30 AM. His session will cover key strategies for building resilient business models, including risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and enhancing organizational agility. ?? Dates: March 26-27, 2025 ?? Location: Sandy Springs, GA Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and connect with peers. Heading to the event? Reach out and schedule a meeting with us! https://hubs.li/Q03dbsS20

Threat Monitoring for Potential Oracle Cloud Breach - what we currently know. Samples of allegedly stolen info from Oracle Cloud are open for sale, touting 6 million records extracted from Oracle Cloud's SSO and LDAP on March 21, 2025. The threat actor claims to have gained access by hacking the login endpoint. Clearwater is actively monitoring this supply-chain threat and assessing all updates on this situation. As of this post, Oracle denies any compromise. Our recommendation is to take precautions against any leaked passwords with the following: - For all users, ensure the passwords, keys, secrets, and hash values associated with Oracle Cloud Apps are immediately changed - This includes updating SSO and any LDAP integrations - Any access to Oracle Cloud Apps should have MFA enabled Clearwater's Security Operations Center (SOC) will continue assessing the situation and monitoring for updates. If you are a healthcare organization and need assistance with managing the potential risk of this threat or guidance on the recommendations, please contact us.

Understanding the Quantum Threat in Healthcare: Are You Prepared? As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, it faces a unique set of challenges, not least of which is the impending shift to quantum computing. This technological leap holds great promise but also significant risk, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Our latest blog post delves into what "Quantum Day" means for healthcare organizations and explores the critical steps needed to prepare for a future where quantum computing could potentially render current encryption methods obsolete. Whether you're a healthcare provider, an IT professional, or someone interested in the future of healthcare security, this article provides a thoughtful examination of how quantum computing will impact the industry. Read the full blog here- https://hubs.li/Q03cV2XR0