Censinet and KLAS Announce More Than 200 Digital Healthcare Products Achieve Cybersecurity Transparent Status
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The Cybersecurity Transparent program, created by Censinet and KLAS, recognizes healthcare IT products that meet rigorous cybersecurity standards through voluntary risk assessments.
Over 200 healthcare products have achieved the Cybersecurity Transparent designation, as assessed by Censinet RiskOps and reported by KLAS Research.
It fosters trust and transparency, helping providers identify IT products with strong cybersecurity measures while improving overall risk management and patient safety.
The program evaluates products in Network Security, Data Protection, Identity and Access Management, Threat and Incident Response, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, and Resiliency.
A comprehensive list of products with the Cybersecurity Transparent designation is available on the KLAS Research website.
Milestone Exceeded in the Reporting of Cybersecurity Preparedness of Healthcare Products Assessed on Censinet RiskOps™ and Reported on the KLAS Research Website
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH AND BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – March 2, 2022 – KLAS, a healthcare research and insights firm, and Censinet, the leading provider of healthcare IT risk solutions, today announced that more than 200 healthcare products have achieved the Cybersecurity Transparent status through a voluntary risk assessment process and program managed by Censinet and reported by KLAS Research. With the launch of the Cybersecurity Transparent designation as part of the recently released Best in KLAS 2022 Awards: Software and Services report, more healthcare leaders have access to and insights into the overall preparedness of their vendors and products. This market adoption of this important program reflects its effectiveness at increasing healthcare cybersecurity safety.
The partnership, established in late 2020, included collaborative research, insight sharing, special report access, and cybersecurity best practices, arming healthcare providers and their vendors with vital information to improve their cybersecurity posture and ultimately foster a more secure and productive healthcare ecosystem. The Cybersecurity Transparent program results from the expanding partnership. It enables healthcare IT vendors and services firms to improve their overall risk and security profile by driving greater trust and transparency to thousands of healthcare providers.
“Cybersecurity is no longer an option for market-leading products from blue-chip companies that support the healthcare industry, and our partnership with Censinet brings effective risk management to the forefront,” said Taylor Davis, President of KLAS. “Integrating cybersecurity assessments into our Best in KLAS not only fosters industry transparency, but it also accelerates the adoption of healthcare solutions that don’t compromise a provider’s risk posture.”
As part of its annual benchmark Best in KLAS® 2022 Awards: Software and Services report, KLAS added a category under software and services that signifies if a product has gone through a Censinet risk assessment and received a Cybersecurity Transparent designation, indicating that products meet the rigorous requirements for deployment and integration into healthcare provider environments.
“In just over a year working alongside KLAS on the Cybersecurity Transparent Program, I’m impressed not only by the increase in vendor participation but also by the strategic importance of their product submissions, " said Cormac Miller, President of Censinet. "Using the Censinet RiskOps platform is now a proven catalyst for enterprise-level risk assessments of vendors and their products that are critical for patient safety and data protection. This program has elevated the cybersecurity posture of providers who work with Cybersecurity Transparent vendors.”
Aligning with rigorous healthcare standards, KLAS and Censinet are working together on six areas critical to managing healthcare cybersecurity risk:
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Identity and Access Management
- Threat and Incident Response
- Legal and Regulatory
- Resiliency
Censinet and KLAS will recognize 11 Cybersecurity Transparent recipients at the ViVE health information technology event in Miami Beach from March 6-9, 2022. Those recipients include:
- AGS Health
- Asimily
- Cerner
- Clearwater
- ClosedlLoop.ai
- IBM Watson Health
- Luma Health
- Nordic
- QGenda
- Triyam
- Unite Us
To see companies and products that have achieved the Cybersecurity Transparent designation, go to klasresearch.com/censinet.
For more information on the Cybersecurity Transparent program, please visit censinet.com/cybersecurity-transparent.
About KLAS
KLAS has been providing accurate, honest, and impartial insights for the healthcare IT (HIT) industry since 1996. The KLAS mission is to improve the world’s healthcare by amplifying the voice of providers and payers. The scope of our research is constantly expanding to best fit market needs as technology becomes increasingly sophisticated. KLAS finds the hard-to-get HIT data by building strong relationships with our payer and provider friends in the industry. Learn more at klasresearch.com.
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 Cybersecurity Transparent program?
- The Cybersecurity Transparent program is a joint initiative by Censinet and KLAS Research that recognizes healthcare IT products meeting rigorous cybersecurity standards.
- Products achieve this designation by undergoing voluntary risk assessments conducted through the Censinet RiskOps™ platform.
- The program promotes trust and transparency in healthcare IT, which is critical for improving patient safety and organizational security.
How many healthcare products have achieved Cybersecurity Transparent status?
- Over 200 healthcare products have achieved the Cybersecurity Transparent designation as of 2022.
- These products have undergone thorough assessments to verify their preparedness for secure deployment in healthcare environments.
- This milestone demonstrates the growing adoption of the program and its impact on strengthening cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.
Why is the Cybersecurity Transparent program important for healthcare organizations?
- Cybersecurity in healthcare is crucial due to the increasing threat of cyberattacks that compromise patient data and care delivery.
- The program:
- Promotes transparency by providing healthcare organizations with insights into the cybersecurity readiness of IT vendors and products.
- Improves risk management by helping providers choose secure solutions that align with their cybersecurity strategies.
- Elevates patient safety by reducing risks related to data breaches and system vulnerabilities.
What are the six critical areas of cybersecurity assessed in the program?
The Cybersecurity Transparent program evaluates healthcare IT products in six essential areas:
- Network Security: Ensures secure communication and protection against unauthorized access.
- Data Protection: Safeguards sensitive healthcare data, including patient records.
- Identity and Access Management: Verifies that only authorized individuals can access systems and data.
- Threat and Incident Response: Prepares organizations to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Helps organizations adhere to industry regulations like HIPAA.
- Resiliency: Ensures systems can withstand and recover from cyberattacks or other disruptions
What role does Censinet RiskOps play in the Cybersecurity Transparent program?
- Censinet RiskOps™ is the platform used to conduct the risk assessments for the Cybersecurity Transparent program.
- It streamlines the evaluation process, enabling vendors to assess their products against rigorous cybersecurity standards.
- The platform has become a proven tool for enterprise-level risk assessments, improving the overall cybersecurity posture of healthcare organizations.
Which companies and products are recognized with the Cybersecurity Transparent designation?
As of 2022, 11 BOLD 'companies' were recognized at the ViVE health IT event, including:
- AGS Health
- Asimily
- Cerner
- Clearwater
- ClosedLoop.ai
- IBM Watson Health
- Luma Health
- Nordic
- QGenda
- Triyam
- Unite Us
A full list of Cybersecurity Transparent products can be found on the KLAS Research website.
How does the Cybersecurity Transparent program benefit healthcare IT vendors?
- Vendors who participate in the program gain:
- Increased trust and credibility in the healthcare market.
- Recognition for meeting high cybersecurity standards, making their products more attractive to healthcare providers.
- Improved risk and security profiles, enhancing their competitive edge.
