Commvault Strengthens Cyber Resilience for Healthcare at HIMSS25
LAS VEGAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the HIMSS25 global health conference, Commvault, a prominent provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions tailored for hybrid cloud environments, unveiled advanced technologies designed to facilitate rapid recovery of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, particularly within Epic and Meditech platforms. This announcement underscores Commvault’s commitment to addressing the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare organizations.
The ongoing threat of cyberattacks against healthcare institutions necessitates effective recovery solutions. In the first half of 2024 alone, over 31 million patient records were compromised in various data breaches, resulting in costs exceeding $21.9 billion for the U.S. healthcare sector since 2018. Cybercriminals recognize the critical reliance of hospitals on sensitive patient data, often employing tactics to extort these entities by holding vital information for ransom. While healthcare providers may be unable to prevent all cyber incidents, a focus on recovery and system resilience is paramount.
Commvault’s innovative Cleanroom Recovery technology allows hospitals to restore clean data rapidly while also facilitating quick recovery of cloud data and configurations through Cloud Rewind. These capabilities enable healthcare organizations to swiftly regain control after cyber incidents, ensuring the continuity of patient care and compliance with evolving HIPAA regulations. "Maintaining continuous care in the healthcare sector is a multifaceted endeavor," states Michael Carroll, Area Vice President for Healthcare at Commvault. He emphasizes the necessity of restoring crucial operations, including patient records and scheduling systems, post-attack to safeguard care delivery.
In addressing the critical issue of cyber resilience in healthcare, Commvault’s offerings include clean and air-gapped recovery methods, allowing for effective ransomware-free restoration of essential data from secure backups. Additionally, the proactive testing capabilities built into Cleanroom Recovery empower healthcare organizations to validate their recovery strategies, ensuring preparedness in the event of an attack. Cloud Rewind further enhances this resilience by enabling providers to automatically discover and protect entire application environments, including EHR systems, ensuring minimal disruption to patient services.
These solutions are built on Microsoft Azure, providing healthcare organizations with robust, cloud-native cyber resilience tools. David Houlding, Director of Global Healthcare Security & Compliance Strategy at Microsoft, highlights the partnership with Commvault in delivering technology designed to protect patient data while ensuring operational continuity. Users like Matthew Magbee, Application Manager at Sonic Healthcare USA, express confidence in Commvault’s ability to minimize operational impacts during ransomware incidents, ultimately supporting uninterrupted patient care.
Commvault is presenting these solutions at HIMSS25, inviting attendees to experience live demonstrations and discussions on how these technologies can enhance their resilience strategies. More information about Commvault’s cyber resilience offerings for healthcare can be found on their website.
In summary, Commvault’s proactive approach to cybersecurity addresses the urgent needs of healthcare organizations facing increased risks from cyber threats. By leveraging advanced technologies and robust operational frameworks, Commvault not only supports compliance with regulatory standards but also fortifies healthcare’s critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.
For those interested in further details, resources are available, including insights into Commvault’s impactful strategies for maintaining cybersecurity in healthcare, highlighting their commitment to safeguarding sensitive patient information while delivering quality care.
