A Vendor Checklist for Data Security and Business Continuity

Following a cyber attack by the BlackCat ransomware group on Change Healthcare, it is estimated that healthcare providers will lose between $500 million and $1 billion per day. This has led to a renewed focus on cybersecurity for healthcare organizations, with the emphasis on identifying and patching vulnerabilities in a timely manner. This includes confirming the security measures in place with any vendor that accesses their data. The paper provides a checklist for vendor data security, which includes adhering to certain security certifications.