IRONKEY CASE STUDIES Healthcare Solutions
HEALTHCARE Business Problem Healthcare providers, insurers and pharmaceutical companies, have a lengthening list of regulations and standards on protecting confidential patient and healthcare information. Leakage of that information through theft, malware, spyware or just plain carelessness can come with serious consequences. Solution IronKey s family of flash drives and external hard drives lock down patient information and other sensitive data with an on-board, hardware encryption engine that puts a military-grade, AES-256 wall between unauthorized users and the drive s contents. Healthcare providers can also use IronKey s advanced reporting and auditing capabilities to document how, where and when users have accessed, saved or modified confidential data so passing your HIPAA audit doesn t have to be a headache.
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IRONKEY USE CASE: HEALTHCARE LEADING CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING CROSS-DISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS PURSUES ITS MISSION THROUGH THE EDUCATION OF PHYSICIANS, MEDICAL INVESTIGATORS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. Leading university healthcare system takes a proactive approach to ensuring they never have to worry about a data breach with their highly sensitive information. Concerns of being audited Many employees have access to highly sensitive medical information and its transported to offices, hospitals and other medical facilities Tamper-proof portable data storage encryption Central and remote device management, monitoring, reporting and termination Ability to lock out other devices Easy to manage and robust Meet HIPAA and other regulatory requirements IronKey Enterprise with cloud-management enables healthcare institution to lock out other storage devices except for IronKey to staff who have access to sensitive patient information. Full control over data use Comply with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements Ability to lock out other devices
IRONKEY USE CASE: HEALTHCARE NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NATIONAL ACADEMIC TEACHING HOSPITAL NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION DELIVERS ACUTE HOSPITAL CARE TO A COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 700,000 PEOPLE FROM NORFOLK AND NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. Handed a mandate after several public sector data losses hit the headlines, this healthcare organization knew they needed to ensure that any device removed from the organization must be secure and any stored data protected with the appropriate levels of encryption. Complying with Government ICO legislation and UK Data Protection Act Data breaches in other NHS trust Access to private data for remote staff Securing patient data Strongest possible data encryption Ability to remotely track, manage and destroy devices remotely via the cloud Rugged and reliable It s crucial to have the assurance that if a device was lost or stolen, we could track, record and if necessary remotely destroy it. Given these criteria, IronKey Enterprise was the only option. Ben Everitt Acting Head of IT In addition to FIPS 140-2 Level 3 protection, IronKey solution offered more control and the ability to track and manage devices. The IronKey devices were also found to be far more rugged and reliable than the other options they were evaluating. Demonstrated data protection compliance Greatest security for sensitive patient data Easy to use; no user problems reported
IRONKEY USE CASE: HEALTHCARE NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE NON-PROFIT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM A NON-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM OPERATING HOSPITALS, LONG- TERM CARE FACILITIES AND OTHER HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS TURNED TO IRONKEY AFTER HIPAA VIOLATION. IronKey Enterprise with cloudmanagement was first step this organization took in their DLP strategy. This healthcare organizations took data loss prevention very seriously as a result of a violation. Preventing a high-profile, costly data breach Access to highly sensitive data subject to many regulatory requirements Drives needed to undergo sterilization machines and still work Business continuity around security Had to meet DLP organizational measures Extremely rugged, waterproof IronKey Enterprise passed all of their strict test criteria and was chosen as their only secure storage solution for all employees who have access to confidential information. Management enables them to lock down ports. Ease burden of compliance Full control over data use Integration with DLP strategy Ensure reputation stays in tact
IRONKEY USE CASE: HEALTHCARE DIANN ACKARD, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST SPECIALIZED LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST EVEN BEFORE HIPAA, DIANN ACKARD, A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST AND RESEARCHER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY. Ackard specializes in highly sensitive patient data such as anxiety disturbances and eating disorders, so unauthorized release of her patients metal health records could cause serious damage to a patients public and private life, not to mention the psychologist s reputation. Proven data security for sensitive patient information Maximum portability as the psychologist is constantly on the move Allow for data sharing with authorized staff only HIPAA compliance Meet regulatory requirements Tamper resistant with maximum portability Easy to use The F200 drive makes it very easy for me to cost-effectively save and store my files and be confident they are secure. It s something we as health professionals need to use to protect our patients and our professional integrity. Diann Ackard Licensed Psychologist Ackard chose the IronKey F200 because of its two levels of security password and fingerprint identification. It provided the level of compliance needed with physical reliability. The psychologist can also share data with colleagues since the devices provide administrative controls to manage up to 10 users. Two-factor authentication reassures patients of security An easy-to-use, cost-effective secure storage solution
IRONKEY USE CASE: HEALTHCARE IVY LEAGUE UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE RENOWNED UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WORLD-CLASS MEDICAL SYSTEM COMPROMISING OF MORE THAN A DOZEN INSTITUTIONS WITH MORE THAN 100 MEDICAL SPECIALTIES. University healthcare network system is committed to providing the very best patient-centered service and innovative medical practices that will lead to measurably improved health outcomes. Securely protect highly confidential medical data Due to recent breach, organization internally focused on becoming extremely secure CISO big fan of IronKey for years, but had to prove to others on pricing vs. quality/service level With new policy enhancement, organization had strong focus on security from the network to the USB drives Needed to remotely monitor and track devices to ensure adherence to best practices Ruggedized, waterproof solution to MIL SPEC and self-defending This leading healthcare organization can t just use any USB device, it has to be IronKey. The swap and replace program had staff calling to get their new drives. Their staff was going nuts to receive. Distributed to staff working with healthcare records via a swap and replace program --- turn in old drives and issue new IronKey device. Enforcement of new security policy Compliance with stringent healthcare protocols and standards with military grade FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Cloud management controls that only IronKey devices can be used
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WINDOWS TO GO USE CASE: HEALTHCARE BUSINESS CONTINUITY EUROPEAN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE ENGLISH AND WALES REGIONS WANTED TO MAINTAIN HIGH HEALTHCARE STANDARDS DURING BUSY OLYMPICS. With more than 600,000 new transit customers filling the tube lines during the 2012 Olympics, this organization worried about their staff getting to work on time, if at all. Provide same standard of patient care and health services from anywhere Access clinical data from outside the hospital Deploy and manage like a conventional PC Minimize hardware costs associated with scaling occasional remote access Easy-to-use: plug in, boot and go on clinician s own computer The Microsoft Windows To Go solution provided a far more cost-effective and seamless solution that not only allowed our staff to successfully work remotely, but also proved very simple to roll out. Deputy CIO The solution performed so well during the summer Olympics in London that this healthcare organization is making the solution available more widely across the company. Full featured desktop for BYOD Delivers real added value to staff at a lower cost Effective back up plan for times of peak medical demand
WINDOWS TO GO USE CASE: HEALTHCARE MULTIPLE USES CASES EXECS, LOB, IT US-BASED HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE COMPANY IN THE US AND A WORLDWIDE LEADER IN HELPING PEOPLE LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES AND HELPING TO MAKE THE HEALTH SYSTEM WORK BETTER FOR EVERYONE. This healthcare organization was looking to modernize their desktop experience while also reducing costs for vendors, contractors, telecommuters, and temporary mobile workers. Solution needed to fit multiple use case scenarios across the organization from Executives to contractors For LOB healthcare providers moving from room to room while delivering care For Execs flexibility between work and home PCs For CorpIT test use cases and vet additional solution options More secure computing environment critical to the healthcare industry Consistent look-and-feel to enhance user uptake We believe through innovative use of technology we can help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better. The Windows 8 operation system is enabling our business to realize this vision with affordable technology solutions taking our productivity to places we could not have realized with any other technology. SVP of Innovation Windows To Go enables the company to provide a streamlined look and feel that enhances the user experience while still meeting the security demands of the organization. Increase in productivity Ability to centrally manage Secure computing environment protects highly confidential patient healthcare data
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