Why a SOC is critical to protecting PHI

While endpoint security tools are important, they are not enough on their own – a SOC provides a more holistic approach to cybersecurity and can help you to stay one step ahead of the game.

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a critical component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy, and this is especially true for healthcare organizations, which handle sensitive personal and medical information and are frequently targeted by cybercriminals.
Implementing a SOC can provide numerous benefits for a midsize healthcare organization. Here are just a few:

1. Continuous monitoring: One of the main benefits of a SOC is the ability to continuously monitor your organization’s networks and systems for signs of a cybersecurity incident. This is especially important in the healthcare industry, where even a short disruption can have serious consequences. With a SOC, you can have a team of skilled analysts monitoring your systems 24/7, looking for anomalies or other indicators of a potential attack.
2. Rapid response: In the event that a cybersecurity incident does occur, a SOC can help you respond quickly and effectively. The analysts in the SOC can work to identify the source of the attack and take the appropriate actions to contain and mitigate the damage. This can help to minimize the impact of the incident on your organization and your patients.
3. Comprehensive coverage: Endpoint security tools such as XDR (extended detection and response) and EDR (endpoint detection and response) are important, but they can only do so much. A SOC takes a holistic approach to cybersecurity, looking at all aspects of your organization’s security posture and identifying potential vulnerabilities. This can help you to better protect your systems and data against a wide range of threats.
4. Expertise: Maintaining a team of in-house cybersecurity experts can be challenging, especially for smaller organizations. By outsourcing your SOC to a trusted provider, you can tap into a pool of skilled and experienced professionals who can help to ensure that your organization’s cybersecurity is up to par.

From continuous monitoring to rapid response and comprehensive coverage, a SOC can help you to better protect your systems and data against a wide range of cyber threats. While endpoint security tools are important, they are not enough on their own – a SOC provides a more holistic approach to cybersecurity and can help you to stay one step ahead of the game.

Chris Zvirbulis, Chief Commercial Officer

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