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Strengthen Healthcare IAM Strategies with Better Visibility

Savvy Staff
August 21, 2024

Navigating todayโ€™s healthcare technology landscape feels like traversing a maze of platforms and apps. With so much interconnected data, safeguarding sensitive patient information has never been more critical. Thatโ€™s why Identity adn Access Management (IAM) is essentialโ€”not just to protect data, but to build trust and maintain compliance in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

But as healthcare organizations embrace more software applications and cloud-based tools, managing these systems can feel overwhelming. Shadow IT and the rapid growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) introduce hidden identity risks that even advanced Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools can struggle to manage. Thatโ€™s where Savvy comes inโ€”to bridge the gaps and enhance your existing IAM and IGA infrastructure.

Enhancing Healthcare IAM with Comprehensive Visibility

Your IGA solution helps ensure access to sensitive information stays tightly controlled. Yet as your SaaS ecosystem expands, achieving full visibility across all applications becomes increasingly challenging. Savvy steps in to amplifyโ€”not replaceโ€”your IAM and IGA tools, offering added layers of visibility and control over every SaaS app, even those operating outside your existing systems.

By integrating seamlessly with your current infrastructure, Savvy delivers true, end-to-end protection across platforms and apps, ensuring your IAM strategy is as robust as it is comprehensive.

The rise of sophisticated cyber-attacksโ€”often targeting unseen vulnerabilitiesโ€”highlights the need for complete visibility and control over your SaaS ecosystem. While your IGA tools are designed to manage and govern identities, they work best when complemented by solutions that offer deep visibility into all aspects of your SaaS environment.

Why Full Visibility is Critical for SaaS Security

Sophisticated cyberattacks often exploit unseen vulnerabilities. Complete visibility into your SaaS ecosystem isnโ€™t optional; itโ€™s essential. While IGA tools excel at managing and governing identities, they need complementary solutions to uncover risks lurking in the shadows.

Savvy provides this essential visibility, enabling you to detect and address risks before they become threats. The result? A fortified IAM strategy that evolves alongside emerging challenges.

Savvy: Your Partner in Strengthening IAM

Savvyโ€™s Zero Touch Integrations fit seamlessly into your IAM and IGA tools, requiring minimal manual setup or technical resources. This allows you to enhance identity governance without disrupting operations. Plus, real-time security measures, like just-in-time guardrails, empower users with proactive compliance guidanceโ€”improving security without sacrificing productivity.

Shedding Light on Shadow IT in Healthcare

Shadow ITโ€”the unauthorized use of apps and devicesโ€”is a growing concern for healthcare organizations. These unsanctioned tools create blind spots in your security landscape, increasing the risk of data breaches. Even diligent IT teams often struggle to monitor and control shadow IT.

Savvy provides complete visibility into every SaaS app, including those not officially approved by IT. By identifying and managing shadow IT risks, Savvy helps you maintain control and strengthen your security posture.

Strengthen Compliance with Confidence

The healthcare sector is heavily regulated, with strict guidelines governing the handling of patient data. Compliance with standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, and others is non-negotiable, and failure to adhere can result in hefty fines and a loss of trust. IAM strategies play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance by ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information.

Savvyโ€™s advanced security features support compliance efforts by providing detailed audit trails, real-time monitoring, and automated alerts. These tools allow you to demonstrate compliance with ease, offering peace of mind that your organization is meeting all regulatory requirements.

Future-Proofing Your IAM Strategy

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, so too must your IAM strategy. The rise of telemedicine, increased reliance on cloud services, and the growing use of IoT devices are all contributing to an increasingly complex digital environment. Staying ahead of these trends requires a forward-thinking approach to IAM, one that is adaptable and scalable.

Savvyโ€™s solution is designed with the future in mind, offering the flexibility needed to grow with your organization. Whether youโ€™re expanding your services, adopting new technologies, or facing emerging threats, Savvy ensures that your IAM strategy remains strong and effective.

Why Savvy Matters for Healthcare Security

In the high-stakes world of healthcare, even minor oversights can lead to significant security breaches or compliance challenges. By augmenting your IAM strategy and IGA tools with Savvy, you gain the comprehensive coverage needed to protect your organization from emerging threats. Our solutions work alongside your existing tools to provide the visibility, control, and security necessary to safeguard sensitive patient information and maintain trust.

Together, letโ€™s ensure that your IAM strategy is as solid and resilient as possibleโ€”because comprehensive protection is necessary for healthcare, not a luxury.

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