WatchGuard Safeguards Health Information & Supports Compliance

Today's dynamic healthcare landscape poses tremendous data security and compliance challenges for even the most well-trained and well-staffed IT departments. At the same time, information technology continues to evolve in ways that hold great promise for improving the health of patients and streamlining the resources of healthcare organizations.

Security for Healthcare Networks

WatchGuard delivers a wide range of solutions designed to help healthcare organizations address compliance and security, and create a culture of security throughout their day-to-day clinical and business activities. You can rest easier knowing that your Electronic Health Records (EHR) are safe while your organization is compliant with strict government data privacy and security regulations, such as HIPAA.

WatchGuard Helps You:

• Build and maintain a secure network
• Protect health information
• Maintain a network vulnerability management program
• Implement strong access controls
• Define, enforce, and audit healthcare policies

Network Diagram for Healthcare Security Solution

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Comprehensive Network Protection

Best-in-Class Security

Our approach to best-in-class security accepts that no single security vendor can develop the optimal solution for each unique and evolving challenge. Our products are engineered to seamlessly incorporate best-in-class solutions from the leading vendors.

Defense-in-Depth

By seamlessly integrating vital security features onto a single device, WatchGuard is able to deliver layered security and simplified centralized management at an industry-leading value.

Defense-in-depth begins with limiting access to network resources to authorized indivduals only. With WatchGuard, you can easily control and audit which personnel can access which resources.

Securing Remote Connectivity

The delivery of healthcare increasingly relies on secure mobile connectivity. WatchGuard provides a range of solutions (VPN, Wi-Fi, etc.) to encrypt and protect communications for sprawling medical centers, branch offices, mobile clinics, home offices, and remote workers.

Taking HIPAA and Other Regulations Head-On

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) makes protecting patient data not just an ethical, but also a legal obligation. While the standards may be vague, the mandate to protect patient data and the threat of penalties are clear. WatchGuard provides solutions that help healthcare organizations comply with HIPAA and other regulations. Learn about WatchGuard's compliance tools and resources.

To find the right security solution for your organization, try the WatchGuard Solution Builder, or find an authorized WatchGuard reseller in your area.