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	Greenville Health System Leverages Absolute’s HIPAA-Compliant Data Security and Recovery Services

Greenville Health System Leverages Absolute’s HIPAA-Compliant Data Security and Recovery Services

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
Applicable Industries	Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Services	Cybersecurity Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Greenville Health System needed to secure devices and sensitive medical information across a large and growing network of employees and devices. They required a scalable, always-connected security solution to lock down devices, remotely delete sensitive information, and ensure encryption to industry standards. The organization faced challenges in measuring risk exposure, monitoring device theft, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. Read More
About Customer	Greenville Health System is a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network serving upstate South Carolina and surrounding areas. The system comprises seven hospitals, 200 physician practices, and approximately 15,000 employees. As a highly regulated healthcare provider, Greenville Health System must adhere to stringent regulations like HIPAA to protect personal information in electronic healthcare transactions. The organization has expanded significantly, raising concerns about securing devices and sensitive medical information across its extensive network. Read More
Solution	Greenville Health System engaged Absolute to perform an Endpoint Risk Assessment, benchmarking their internal controls against HIPAA requirements and security best practices. Absolute's patented, firmware-embedded Persistence technology provided continuous visibility and rapid remediation of at-risk devices. This ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and protected sensitive healthcare data. Absolute's risk assessment professionals collaborated with Greenville to develop a remediation action plan, improving workflows and security measures. The solution also included automated remediation across other applications, such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance

Applicable Industries

Healthcare & Hospitals

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Services

Cybersecurity Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Greenville Health System needed to secure devices and sensitive medical information across a large and growing network of employees and devices. They required a scalable, always-connected security solution to lock down devices, remotely delete sensitive information, and ensure encryption to industry standards. The organization faced challenges in measuring risk exposure, monitoring device theft, and maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.

About Customer

Greenville Health System is a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network serving upstate South Carolina and surrounding areas. The system comprises seven hospitals, 200 physician practices, and approximately 15,000 employees. As a highly regulated healthcare provider, Greenville Health System must adhere to stringent regulations like HIPAA to protect personal information in electronic healthcare transactions. The organization has expanded significantly, raising concerns about securing devices and sensitive medical information across its extensive network.

Solution

Greenville Health System engaged Absolute to perform an Endpoint Risk Assessment, benchmarking their internal controls against HIPAA requirements and security best practices. Absolute's patented, firmware-embedded Persistence technology provided continuous visibility and rapid remediation of at-risk devices. This ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and protected sensitive healthcare data. Absolute's risk assessment professionals collaborated with Greenville to develop a remediation action plan, improving workflows and security measures. The solution also included automated remediation across other applications, such as Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.

Impact #1	The Endpoint Risk Assessment identified dark endpoints and provided recommendations to strengthen Greenville's security posture.
Impact #2	Absolute's technology enabled continuous data visibility and protection, allowing Greenville to easily assess risk exposure and safeguard healthcare information.
Impact #3	The self-healing protection feature ensured HIPAA compliance, even if a device was tampered with.

Impact #1

The Endpoint Risk Assessment identified dark endpoints and provided recommendations to strengthen Greenville's security posture.

Impact #2

Absolute's technology enabled continuous data visibility and protection, allowing Greenville to easily assess risk exposure and safeguard healthcare information.

Impact #3

The self-healing protection feature ensured HIPAA compliance, even if a device was tampered with.

Benefit #1	Recovered multiple stolen devices, including laptops from a former employee and subcontractor.
Benefit #2	Achieved HIPAA compliance through continuous monitoring and remediation.

Benefit #1

Recovered multiple stolen devices, including laptops from a former employee and subcontractor.

Benefit #2

Achieved HIPAA compliance through continuous monitoring and remediation.

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Greenville Health System Leverages Absolute’s HIPAA-Compliant Data Security and Recovery Services

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