Censinet’s Healthcare Vendor Cybersecurity Program and the Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour

October 14, 2025

Learn how Censinet’s Healthcare Vendor Cybersecurity Program and the Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour help vendors tackle cybersecurity challenges, manage nth-party risks, and meet healthcare providers' stringent requirements.

Ready to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity and accelerate product adoption? Join the Healthcare Vendor Cybersecurity Program and participate in the Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour by visiting censinet.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Censinet’s Healthcare Vendor Cybersecurity Program?

The Healthcare Vendor Cybersecurity Program by Censinet is designed to help third-party vendors, suppliers, and consultants address the growing cybersecurity challenges posed by healthcare providers' stringent requirements. The program focuses on safeguarding provider deployments. Managing cascading BOLD 'nth-party risks', where vendors must ensure the cybersecurity of their own third-party partners. Accelerating product adoption without increasing cybersecurity risks.

What is the Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour?

The Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour is a community forum hosted by Chris Logan, Censinet’s Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer. This forum brings together vendor stakeholders to discuss cybersecurity tools, best practices, and strategies. Helps vendors tackle the unique challenges of meeting healthcare providers’ requirements while securing their products and organizations. Provides actionable insights to address nth-party risks and improve overall cybersecurity posture.

Why is the Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour Important?

The forum plays a critical role in equipping vendors with cybersecurity tools and strategies to accelerate product adoption without amplifying risks. Addressing key challenges such as: Pre-deployment and ongoing cybersecurity assessments. Managing cascading nth-party risks. Mitigating the increasing threat of cyberattacks like ransomware. Supporting vendors in aligning with healthcare providers’ cybersecurity standards, which are essential for patient safety and operational stability.

What is Nth-Party Risk, and Why Does it Matter?

Nth-party risk refers to the risks introduced by a vendor’s own third-party partners, creating a cascading chain of potential vulnerabilities. Managing this risk is critical because it prevents vulnerabilities from affecting provider environments. It ensures compliance with healthcare providers’ cybersecurity requirements. It builds trust and accelerates product adoption in the healthcare industry.

When is the Next Healthcare Vendor CISO Hour?

The next session, titled “2022 Changes the Rules for Healthcare Vendors,” is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET. Vendors can register for the session on the Censinet website.

Key Benefits of the Healthcare Vendor Cybersecurity Program and CISO Hour:

Improved cybersecurity posture: Helps vendors and providers mitigate risks effectively. Accelerated product adoption: Ensures vendors meet compliance standards without delays. Actionable insights: Provides strategies for managing both direct risks and cascading nth-party risks. Collaborative forum: Offers a unique space for vendors to share challenges and solutions with peers in the industry.

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