ISMG Announces the Healthcare Information Security Today Survey

Princeton, NJ, July 23, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, announces the launch of its inaugural Healthcare Information Security Today survey, gauging top trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems.

This web-based research study, created by ISMG with the counsel of top healthcare and security experts, sponsored by Diebold and Experian, explores how information security leaders are responding to today’s key challenges, including:

-Complying with HIPAA and the HITECH Act
-Dealing with security threats
-Conducting risk assessments
-Preparing for breach notifications
-Setting information security priorities
-Developing encryption strategies
-Implementing security policies for social media as well as mobile devices
-Preparing business continuity plans

Please visit http://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/surveys.php?surveyID=10 to view survey details. Survey results will be presented in a variety of ways across HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, including an executive summary, annotated report, podcast analysis and a webinar in which survey respondents will be invited to listen to exclusive insight and analysis.

Healthcare Information Security Today will be an annual study, giving healthcare information security professionals and other senior executives insights that they can track and measure over time. Results will be analyzed and disseminated through a variety of electronic media, including whitepapers, audio interviews and webinars, as well as at major industry events.

About the Sponsors:

Diebold is a global leader in self-service technologies, security systems and services. Diebold, headquartered in Canton, Ohio, employs more than 16,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide. Diebold is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'DBD.' For more information, visit www.diebold.com.

Experian Data Breach Resolution enables organizations to plan for and successfully respond to data breaches. Experian Data Breach Resolution has brought its global experience and security to thousands of data breach clients. Our reputation is built on protecting yours. Trust the data breach resolution company that Fortune 500 companies choose time and time again. www.Experian.com/DataBreach

About ISMG:

Information Security Media Group publishes BankInfoSecurity, CUInfoSecurity, GovInfoSecurity and HealthcareInfoSecurity. These digital media sites offer news, views, research and education on the top industry, security, regulatory and technology challenges facing information security leaders worldwide. Each site is guided by an advisory board of renowned thought-leaders from business, government and education.

ISMG's suite of educational webinars offers hands-on training by knowledgeable practitioners and is available to individual and corporate subscribers.

ISMG's custom research, including the annual "Information Security Today" and "Faces of Fraud" surveys, is routinely featured at leading industry events such as RSA Conference and BAI Payments Connect.

For more information on the Healthcare Information Security Today survey, please contact Tom Field, Editorial Director, at tfield@ismgcorp.com.

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