Healthcare delivery now relies on an intricate network of vendors, cloud services, and connected platforms. Each third party represents a potential doorway for attackers and organizations often underestimate this risk.
Vendor assessments should go beyond basic compliance checklists. Evaluate their security controls, audit response procedures, and data-handling policies. Ensure that contracts include explicit language on breach notification timelines and responsibilities.
Similarly, when migrating or integrating systems into cloud environments, adopt a Zero Trust mindset. Validate every access attempt, encrypt data both in transit and at rest, and continuously monitor for abnormal behavior.
Securing your digital supply chain isn’t just IT due diligence, it’s an operational safeguard. Every partner that touches your data must meet the same standards you expect internally.
To learn more about how MMG IT Solutions can help your organization, please contact Joe Compton, Managing Director Advisory Services and COO, to set up a conversation.
Joe Compton is Managing Director, Advisory Services at Medic Management Group. He has more than 30 years professional experience in areas including IT infrastructure development, IT management, IT risk management and mitigation, and strategic planning and support. Medic Management Group is a national provider of advisory and consulting competencies, transaction support services, and back office administrative support to independent and system owned physician practice groups.