As the health care landscape evolves, the number of organizations transitioning to the cloud will continue to grow – as it should, considering the economic, operational and functional advantages the cloud provides. However, it is vital for health care organizations to remember that the responsibility for security does not fall solely on the shoulders of cloud providers, and it’s essential to bring multiple security countermeasures to the cloud.


About the author: Wayne Reynolds is head of security at Armor, where he manages the cyber and physical security operations. This unique, dual responsibility extends beyond the typical approach many cloud providers take in securing their own operations while leaving customers to fend for themselves.


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