A security success story: Using cloud migration to improve data protection

John Pescatore of SANS highlighted the lack of security success stories in healthcare organizations. As part of a HIMSS20 Digital presentation, a case study was focused on Hill Physicians Medical Group’s migration to the cloud. Juan Canales, Senior Manager of Enterprise Security and Architecture, explained the complexities of protecting patient data and emphasized the importance of implementing security changes during big transitions. Canales mentioned the use of ExtraHop, a cyber analytics vendor, to monitor off-site employees and address the rise of cyber threats during the COVID-19 pandemic. Security awareness training was also highlighted as an essential tool to reduce human error.