Main Line Health Receives Prestigious 2024 CSO Award for Cybersecurity Excellence
Main Line Health has been recognized with a 2024 CSO Award. CSO, a leading cybersecurity news organization, honors Main Line Health's commitment to cybersecurity excellence through its innovative approach to protecting patient data and critical infrastructure.
This prestigious honor is bestowed upon a select group of organizations that have implemented security projects and initiatives demonstrating outstanding business value and thought leadership. This year's award specifically recognizes the System’s success in adopting broad-based and clinically focused innovative approaches to patient care continuity during a cyberattack.
“In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, collaboration is key. I’m grateful for the dedication of every team member in keeping our organization’s data and systems secure. We’re constantly innovating and refining our strategies, and this award motivates us even further to stay ahead of cyber threats,” said Luke Olenoski, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Main Line Health.
Main Line Health's award-winning cybersecurity program is built on a foundation of several key elements, including:
- A comprehensive cybersecurity strategy: This strategy aligns with industry best practices and continuously adapts to evolving threats.
- Advanced security technologies: Main Line Health utilizes cutting-edge security tools and solutions to identify, prevent and mitigate cyberattacks.
- Regular security awareness training: All staff members are required to undergo regular training on cybersecurity best practices to help them recognize and report potential threats.
- Strong incident response capabilities: Main Line Health has a robust incident response plan in place to effectively respond to and recover from any security incidents.
"Cybersecurity threats are all too common in healthcare. We understand the critical importance of safeguarding patient data and ensuring the security of our systems. The CSO Award is a testament to our ongoing commitment to these efforts,” said Aaron Weismann, Chief Information Security Officer for Main Line Health.
Main Line Health will accept its award at the CSO Conference & Awards to be held October 21-23, 2024 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort & Casino in Fort McDowell, AZ.
To see the full list of the 22024 CSO Award winners, please visit csoonline.com.
About Main Line Health
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Philadelphia and its suburbs. Main Line Health's commitment — to deliver safe, high-quality, equitable and affordable care for treating and curing disease, playing an important role in prevention and disease management, as well as training physicians and other health care providers — reflects our intent to be the region's premier choice for clinical care, research, and education. A team of more than 13,000 employees and over 3,500 employed and independent physicians and advanced practice providers care for patients throughout Main Line Health.
At Main Line Health's core are four of the region's most respected acute care hospitals — Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital — as well as one of the nation's premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital.
Main Line Health also includes Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery; Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, which includes skilled home health care, hospice and home infusion services; Main Line Health Centers, primary and specialty care, lab and radiology, and other outpatient services located in Broomall, Collegeville, Concordville, Exton, King of Prussia and Newtown Square; Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a biomedical research organization; and Main Line HealthCare, one of the region's largest multispecialty physician networks.
Main Line Health is the recipient of numerous awards for quality care and service, including the prestigious American Hospital Association Quest for Quality Prize, highest tier ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Overall Hospital Quality and systemwide recognition in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Main Line Health is committed to creating an environment of diversity, respect, equity and inclusion, has proudly received awards in this area and has embraced the American Hospital Association's #123forEquity Pledge to Act to eliminate disparities in care. We are dedicated to advancing patient-centered care, education and research to help patients stay healthy and live their best lives.
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