# Data Security * **Definition:** The practices, technologies, and policies used to protect health-related information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes securing both digital and physical forms of data and encompasses a broad range of data types, from patient medical records to research data, particularly in the context of healthcare organizations adopting digital health records and technologies. * **Taxonomy:** CTO Topics / Data Security ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Data Security**, for healthcare technology leaders * 37K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/26/2025 | [**Document Storage Software Market Size and Growth: Trends and Opportunities - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/document-storage-software-market-size-growth-trends-hkwbc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 5/21/2025 | [**America's Best Cybersecurity Companies 2025 - Newsweek**](https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-cybersecurity-companies-2025) | [[Newsweek]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**Sentra Appoints Ward Balcerzak as Field CISO to Advance Enterprise Data Security Strategy**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sentra-appoints-ward-balcerzak-as-field-ciso-to-advance-enterprise-data-security-strategy-302459997.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Ethical Implementation of AI in Mental Healthcare: A Practical Guide**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/05/12/ethical-implementation-of-ai-in-mental-healthcare-a-practical-guide/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Healthcare Software Development: Top Challenges and Practical Solutions - Medium**](https://medium.com/@keithlaurance/healthcare-software-development-top-challenges-and-practical-solutions-66e92517086f) | [[Medium]] | | 3/13/2025 | [**Security Alert: How Federal Health Agencies Can Protect Health Data - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/03/13/how-federal-health-agencies-can-protect-health-data/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**Global Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market to Exhibit Tremendous Growth at a CAGR of ~21y 2032 - DelveInsight**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/04/3036866/0/en/Global-Healthcare-Mobility-Solutions-Market-to-Exhibit-Tremendous-Growth-at-a-CAGR-of-21-by-2032-DelveInsight.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 2/23/2025 | [**Data Security Hardware Market: Key Trends, Growth Drivers, and Future Opportunities**](http://prsync.com/marektsandmarkets/data-security-hardware-market-key-trends-growth-drivers-and-future-opportunities-4635004/) | [[PRSync]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**The Use of Blockchain Technology for Data Security and Decentralization - Medium**](https://medium.com/@kevinken/the-use-of-blockchain-technology-for-data-security-and-decentralization-10fb75f647cb) | [[Medium]] | | 2/5/2025 | [**Professional Services Market to grow by USD 2.07 Trillion (2024-2028), growing focus on ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/professional-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-2-07-trillion-2024-2028-growing-focus-on-digitalizing-business-processes-boosts-the-market-report-on-ai-driven-market-evolution---technavio-302368997.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Rising Data Privacy Concerns Propel Education Data Security Market to $1.4 Billion by 2030**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rising-data-privacy-concerns-propel-141700397.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**mHealth Solutions Market Forecast: Insights on Growth Factors and 13.9AGR through 2031**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mhealth-solutions-market-forecast-insights-growth-factors-8vkbe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Growth Projections for the Stress Test Blood Pressure Cuff Market: Expected CAGR of 6.9 ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/growth-projections-stress-test-blood-pressure-cuff-market-expected-e5uif) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/30/2024 | [**Robust Growth Anticipated in the Healthcare Cloud Computing Software Market, with a ... - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/robust-growth-anticipated-healthcare-cloud-computing-software-plywf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/30/2024 | [**Forecasts for the Cloud Computing in Healthcare market with an anticipated 7.5AGR from 2024**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/forecasts-cloud-computing-healthcare-market-anticipated-75-cagr-528xe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/27/2024 | [**Comprehensive Examination of the Healthcare Software As A Service Market - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/comprehensive-examination-healthcare-software-service-bpitc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Healthcare Quality Management Market Research Report: Drivers and Critical Issues for the ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-quality-management-market-research-report-drivers-jmeyf) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/25/2024 | [**Healthcare Data Monetization Market Report: Demographics to Target with Forecast CAGR ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-data-monetization-market-report-demographics-53jmc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/12/2024 | [**Healthcare IT Market to Grow by USD 199.8 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Focus on Service ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-it-market-to-grow-by-usd-199-8-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-focus-on-service-quality-and-efficiency-ai-powered-report-highlights-market-transformation---technavio-302301465.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Healthcare Cloud Computing Market to Grow by USD 98.6 Billion from 2024-2028, as Integrated Services Drive Demand with AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-cloud-computing-market-to-grow-by-usd-98-6-billion-from-2024-2028--as-integrated-services-drive-demand-with-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302300785.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/8/2024 | [**You're navigating AI technologies in healthcare. How do you ensure privacy and data security?**](https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/youre-navigating-ai-technologies-healthcare-qavoc) | [[Linkedin]] | | 8/8/2024 | [**Recognizing Excellence: Mr. Cherhadam Alain Peh Reflects On Awards And Unveils Vision ...**](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/27922045/recognizing-excellence-mr-cherhadam-alain-peh-reflects-on-awards-and-unveils-vision-for-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-it-in-the-us) | barchart.com | | 8/6/2024 | [**Physical Security Market Trends, Size, Top Key Players, Industry Analysis, Advance ...**](https://www.barchart.com/story/news/27858147/physical-security-market-trends-size-top-key-players-industry-analysis-advance-technology-future-development-forecast-2028) | barchart.com | | 7/24/2024 | [**Innovations in Secure Cloud Services Transforming Healthcare Data Management**](https://techbullion.com/innovations-in-secure-cloud-services-transforming-healthcare-data-management/) | techbullion.com | | 7/3/2024 | [**Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Market Advancements Highlighted by Trend ... - WhaTech**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/851632-healthcare-revenue-cycle-management-market-trend-forecast-till-2032) | whatech.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **DeHealth**: A company innovating in health technology to address data security challenges. - **Privacera**: A data governance and security solutions provider that focuses on AI governance and compliance with data privacy regulations. - **BigID**: A data security company that provides solutions for data lineage and compliance, helping organizations manage AI risk and ensure data protection. - **Protecto**: A company that has launched new capabilities to safeguard sensitive enterprise data, including PII and PHI, particularly in Databricks environments. - **Lepide**: A data security company focused on enhancing data security, identity security, and compliance through advanced analytics and automation. - **PKWARE Inc.**: Recognized for its automated data security solutions, particularly the PK Protect solution that discovers and protects sensitive data. - **Metomic**: A company that highlights vulnerabilities in data security practices within healthcare organizations, emphasizing the need for robust data security measures. - **SAP**: Delivers enterprise resource planning solutions with a focus on data security and compliance in healthcare. - **Oracle**: Provides database management and cloud solutions that prioritize data security in healthcare applications. - **Fortanix**: Offers data-centric security solutions to protect sensitive data across various environments. - **IBM**: Offers advanced data security solutions and cloud services specifically designed for healthcare applications. - **Imprivata**: Specializes in secure messaging and identity management solutions for healthcare organizations. - **Avant Technologies, Inc.**: Focuses on enhancing data security for AI-driven healthcare applications, adhering to HIPAA regulations. - **Unity Communications**: A BPO firm recognized for its commitment to data security, achieving ISO 27001 certification. - **Netsmart**: Achieved TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification for its EHR solutions, demonstrating commitment to data security. - **FenixPyre**: A cybersecurity firm focused on modernizing data security to combat increasing threats. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Protecto and Databricks**: Protecto's solution integrates seamlessly with Databricks, providing secure data usage for regulated industries. - **Healthcare Providers and Tech Companies**: Collaborations between healthcare providers and technology firms to enhance data security measures and improve patient care through integrated solutions. - **AI Coalition for Data Integrity**: A collaborative effort aimed at protecting individuals and companies from unauthorized data exploitation, involving key stakeholders in AI and data security. - **Concentric AI and Healthcare Organizations**: Collaboration to implement compliance dashboards that help organizations manage data security and regulatory adherence. - **Healthcare Providers and Healthtech Companies**: Collaboration is essential to overcome data security concerns and improve telehealth access. - **Initiative**: Strategic partnerships between healthcare providers and tech companies aim to improve patient data protection and streamline data management. - **ScienceSoft**: Recognized for its excellence in healthcare IT services, focusing on cybersecurity and electronic health records. - **Avant Technologies and Healthcare Providers**: Partnerships to integrate advanced cybersecurity measures into healthcare applications. - **Verisma and Olah Healthcare Technology**: The acquisition aims to enhance data management capabilities and improve patient information security. - **Lepide and Foresight Group**: Lepide secured investment from Foresight Group to strengthen its market position and expand product offerings in data security. - **Estonia's E-Health System**: A pioneering model integrating healthcare into daily life, emphasizing secure access to health data through digital IDs. - **Pharmaceutical Companies and Healthcare Providers**: Partnerships aimed at leveraging data analytics and AI for drug development and patient management. - **Oracle and NetHealth/Imagene**: Partnerships aimed at enhancing healthcare documentation workflows and cancer diagnosis through advanced technology integration. - **Interdisciplinary Partnerships**: Encouraged by researchers to maximize the potential of electronic health records (EHRs) in advancing medical research and digital health solutions. - **Chainguard Funding Round**: Raised $356 million in a Series D funding round led by Kleiner Perkins and IVP, with participation from Salesforce Ventures and Datadog Ventures. - **Ferrum Health and PaxeraHealth**: A strategic partnership to integrate AI into clinical workflows, enhancing patient care through advanced imaging solutions. - ****: Healthcare organizations are increasingly partnering with technology firms to enhance data security measures and compliance with regulations. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Data Security Hardware Market Growth**: Expected to reach USD 357 million by 2027, driven by compliance needs and rising concerns over data security. - **Zero Trust Security Models**: Adopted by companies like FenixPyre to enhance data protection. - **Zero Trust Architecture**: Adopted by companies like Avant to enhance data security by ensuring strict access controls and monitoring. - **Blockchain Technology**: Emerging as a secure method for data sharing in healthcare, addressing privacy concerns. - **IoT Devices**: Integration of IoT in healthcare necessitates robust security measures to protect sensitive patient data. - **Cloud Computing in Healthcare**: The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting cloud computing for BPO services, necessitating robust data security measures. - **Generative AI and Data Security**: Protecto addresses data security challenges in Generative AI initiatives through APIs that manage structured and unstructured data. - **Data Loss Prevention (DLP)**: Metomic emphasizes the urgent need for healthcare organizations to adopt DLP solutions to protect sensitive information. - **AI and Machine Learning**: Technologies that enhance data security and patient care through predictive analytics and improved data management. - **Emerging Technologies**: Innovations like homomorphic encryption and blockchain are set to improve healthcare data security by enabling secure data sharing. - **SaaS Solutions**: Streamlining administrative tasks and improving patient engagement while prioritizing data security and compliance. - **AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare**: Transforming data security by automating processes, monitoring network traffic, and detecting anomalies. - **Blockchain technology is being utilized to secure sensitive healthcare data**: Blockchain technology is being utilized to secure sensitive healthcare data, providing an immutable framework against unauthorized alterations. - **HITRUST Certification**: A standard for healthcare organizations to demonstrate compliance with data security and privacy regulations. - **Cloud Computing**: Rapid growth in healthcare IT, enabling secure data storage and management. - **Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)**: An advanced encryption method that secures sensitive data at each point of its journey, offering enhanced protection against data breaches. - **Federated Data Governance**: Reflects the growing complexity of managing data in cloud environments, necessitating adaptive governance frameworks. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data security remains a critical issue in healthcare**: Data security remains a critical issue in healthcare, with increasing cyber threats necessitating robust encryption and authentication protocols. - **Data Security and Privacy**: Ongoing concerns regarding the protection of sensitive patient information amidst rising cyber threats and regulatory compliance requirements. - **Data Security Concerns**: Telehealth adoption is hindered by fears regarding data privacy and security, necessitating robust security measures. - **Data Breaches**: Healthcare organizations face significant risks from hacking and unauthorized access, necessitating robust security measures. - **Data Privacy and Security**: The integration of technology in healthcare raises significant concerns about the handling of personal health information, particularly with wearable devices. - **Compliance Issues**: Organizations must navigate stringent regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, which require a focus on data security and compliance. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Increasing sophistication of cyber threats necessitates stringent data protection measures across healthcare systems. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Organizations must navigate evolving regulations like GDPR and HIPAA to ensure data security and privacy. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding patient data privacy and the ethical implications of AI in healthcare necessitate strong governance and de-identification practices. - **Compliance with privacy regulations is essential**: Compliance with privacy regulations is essential, as healthcare organizations face scrutiny over data breaches and patient privacy violations. - **Insecure File Sharing**: Many healthcare organizations are at risk of data breaches due to insecure file-sharing practices and outdated access permissions. - **High Implementation Costs**: Financial barriers for smaller healthcare providers in adopting advanced data security solutions. ## Related Topics [[Data Security and Privacy]]; [[Data Security Concerns]]; [[Data Security and Compliance]]; [[Data Privacy and Security]]; [[Data Security Risks]]; [[Data Privacy]]; [[Data Protection]]; [[Privacy and Security]]; [[Data Privacy and Cybersecurity]]