Google is partnering with Health-ISAC to deliver innovative training programs, cybersecurity intelligence programs, and other resources for rural health systems.
Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations disrupt their ability to operate and jeopardize patient care. Rural healthcare systems in the US serve 60 million people and are at the heart of countless communities. The safety of everybody in a community is threatened when critical healthcare information systems are unavailable due to cyber incidents.
Google is committed to helping vulnerable health systems strengthen their resilience to cyberattacks. We are partnering with government and industry to offer our services, support, and technologies, enabling systems to focus on patient care.
A tailored initiative to improve security
Designed for rural hospitals
Rural health systems and hospitals reflect the uniqueness of the communities they serve, and so does our offer. It delivers a growing set of secure-by-design Google technology for access and collaboration, consulting and support services, and security training resources at a discount or no cost. The solution is adapted to the needs of each rural health entity. The health facility should be located in a county or region designated as rural by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Effective collaboration to defend against and respond to cyber attacks is vital to securing healthcare. Google is an ambassador partner to the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC). Health-ISAC’s mission is to empower trusted relationships in the global healthcare industry to help prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity and physical security events so that members can focus on improving health and saving lives. Google is partnering with Health-ISAC to deliver innovative training programs, cybersecurity intelligence programs, and other resources for rural health systems.
Program offerings
Most of these will be offered at no cost or with significant discounts, acknowledging the financial constraints faced by many rural healthcare systems. Additionally, we will provide implementation services and support to eligible organizations. These offerings are only available in the US at this time.
