Migrating health data to the cloud: locking down security

Healthcare organizations are urged to carefully consider security risks before migrating to the cloud. Although there are potential benefits to storing data in the cloud, such as cost management and improved outcomes, it is important to ensure appropriate security controls are in place. Organizations should verify that cloud service providers have adequate security measures, demand security transparency, and ensure providers integrate with existing security tools and consider the comprehensive security picture. Comprehensive security measures are necessary to fully reap the benefits of the cloud while protecting patient health information.