Enhancing Rural Healthcare Cybersecurity and Risk Management at Faith Regional
Challenges Before Censinet
Prior to adopting Censinet, Faith Regional faced several challenges in managing third-party risk:
- Manual Processes: The organization relied on an internally developed vendor questionnaire that, while functional, was difficult to maintain and lacked efficiency.
- Limited Visibility: Initial assessments were performed, but reassessments were not consistently executed, creating gaps in risk oversight.
- Inefficient Tracking: Tracking vendor compliance and remediation required significant manual effort, often leading to delays and inconsistencies.
- Challenges in Risk Prioritization: Determining which vendors posed the highest risk was difficult without a standardized framework for stratification and follow-up.
On Automating Vendor Compliance
Why Censinet?
Recognizing the need for a more scalable approach to third-party risk management, Faith Regional selected Censinet for its ability to drive:
- Faster Risk Assessments: Censinet streamlines the risk assessment process, enabling vendors to respond efficiently and eliminating the need for redundant data entry.
- Longitudinal Risk Visibility: The platform provides a clear, ongoing view of risk, ensuring vendor compliance and risk monitoring doesn’t stop after initial onboarding.
- Improved Policy Enforcement: With Censinet, Faith Regional requires vendors to complete the risk assessment process before contracting, preventing workarounds and ensuring compliance.
On Benchmarking and Industry Collaboration
About Faith Regional Health Services
Faith Regional Health Services, a rural healthcare provider in northeast Nebraska, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care. Lead by Brian Sterud, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, the organization has continually evolved its cybersecurity and risk management approach to meet increasing regulatory demands and the growing complexities of managing third-party risk.
Censinet Impact
Automated Follow-Ups and Reminders
Improved Internal Accountability
Stronger Contract Negotiation
Enterprise Risk Management
About Faith Regional Health Services
Faith Regional Health Services, a rural healthcare provider in northeast Nebraska, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care. Lead by Brian Sterud, Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, the organization has continually evolved its cybersecurity and risk management approach to meet increasing regulatory demands and the growing complexities of managing third-party risk.
