Modernizing Healthcare Cybersecurity: The KLAS and Censinet Partnership

October 14, 2025

The KLAS and Censinet partnership is transforming healthcare cybersecurity by introducing the Cybersecurity Transparent designation and a strategic plan to improve risk management, transparency, and collaboration across the industry.

Where Can I Learn More About the KLAS and Censinet Partnership?

Modernize your healthcare cybersecurity with the KLAS and Censinet partnership. Learn more about the Cybersecurity Transparent designation and the strategic plan to improve risk management. Visit Censinet.com/klas today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KLAS and Censinet Partnership?

The KLAS and Censinet partnership is a collaborative effort to modernize cybersecurity in healthcare by improving transparency, trust, and risk management. The partnership introduces the Cybersecurity Transparent' designation, which recognizes vendors that demonstrate strong cybersecurity practices and a commitment to secure partnerships with healthcare providers. It also includes a strategic plan to align healthcare cybersecurity with the principles of the Presidential Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.

What is the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' Designation?

The 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation' is a recognition program for healthcare IT vendors and services firms that: Share their cybersecurity practices openly. Continuously improve their risk posture and cybersecurity maturity. Meet the highest standards of security preparedness. This designation is offered to vendors free of charge and fosters trust between vendors and healthcare providers.

How Does the Partnership Align with the Presidential Executive Order?

The partnership applies key principles of the Presidential Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity to the healthcare sector, including: Transparency and Information Sharing: Encouraging open communication about cybersecurity risks and preparedness. Stronger Cybersecurity Standards: Establishing and enforcing robust security practices. Software Supply Chain Security: Enhancing the security of software and hardware used in healthcare. Standardized Incident Response: Creating playbooks for vulnerability detection and incident remediation. Consistent Remediation Plans: Developing and enforcing uniform strategies for addressing vulnerabilities.

What Progress Has the Partnership Made?

Since its launch in December 2020, the partnership has: Assessed and rated over 130 healthcare products on the Censinet RiskOps platform. Recognized 26 vendors with the 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation, setting a new standard of excellence for cloud, software, hardware, medical devices, and services firms.

What Are the Benefits of the Partnership for Healthcare Providers?

Simplified Risk Assessments: Providers can rely on standardized ratings to evaluate vendor security, reducing the burden of conducting individual assessments. Improved Trust: The 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation ensures vendors are secure partners, enhancing trust and collaboration. Enhanced Patient Safety: By improving vendor security, the partnership helps protect patient data and care operations.

What Are the Benefits of the Partnership for Vendors?

Recognition: The 'Cybersecurity Transparent' designation demonstrates a vendor’s commitment to cybersecurity excellence. Streamlined Processes: Vendors can reduce the need for repetitive risk assessments by sharing standardized ratings with providers. Improved Risk Posture: Collaboration with KLAS and Censinet helps vendors identify and address cybersecurity gaps.

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