Big Data scalability and HIPAA compliance drive increased demand for Gazzang
Gazzang Encryption and Key Management Solutions Enable Secure Cloud Computing in Health Care
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Gazzang, , today announced its software-based data security solutions are enabling health care organizations to confidently move sensitive data into cloud and big data environments.
The by 2017, due in large part to the performance gains, inexpensive storage, elasticity and data sharing capabilities delivered by the cloud. Pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms and research hospitals are using the cloud to analyze massive datasets and quickly provision and de-provision large Linux clusters according to business requirements. As cloud usage escalates, these organizations are turning to Gazzang to encrypt and secure health care data as required by HIPAA-HITECH compliance regulations.
For Gazzang customer, , providing a secure case management solution in the cloud allows its grant-funded clients to confidently collect, store and report detailed client information such as medical needs, prescriptions and more. Spero's current clients are not licensed medical providers; however, Spero recognizes the importance of securing this data on behalf of its member organizations. The company is running ™ beneath the popular big data platform, , to ensure its cloud data is encrypted and the keys are protected from unauthorized access.
“Spero provides ease of use and flexibility, offering an efficient way for organizations to streamline record keeping and reporting. Because the data our clients are collecting is often personally identifiable and extremely sensitive, such as mental health diagnoses and drug addictions, we have zero tolerance for unauthorized data exposure,” said Laurie Kronyak, founder and CEO of Spero Software. “Gazzang allows us to quickly and cost-effectively implement encryption and key management, securing the data at-rest and meeting a critical component of our HIPAA compliance strategy.”
is imperative for organizations on the front lines of the electronic medical records (EMR) movement. The new HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule that takes effect on Sept. 23, 2013 extends security and privacy requirements to business associates – contractors and subcontractors such as billing companies – requiring health care organizations to start thinking about security as part of a more ‘global’ business issue.
Gazzang solutions transparently and provide customers with a that returns control of the cryptographic keys to the data owners, instead of cloud or operating system administrators. Process-based access controls ensure unauthorized parties and malicious actors never gain access to the encrypted data. This powerful combination of encryption, and access controls enable health care organizations to meet strict data security policies and confidently migrate important data and applications to the cloud.
“Gazzang is working with dozens of national health care organizations to secure data on behalf of millions of patients and clients,” said . “Working with Gazzang allows these SaaS providers, research hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms to focus their attention on patient care and treatment, rather than software development and IT security.”
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Gazzang provides data security solutions and operational diagnostics that help enterprises protect sensitive information and maintain performance in cloud environments. The company has over 200 customers across multiple industries including SaaS providers, financial services, technology, health care and public sector organizations. Gazzang is backed by Austin Ventures and Silver Creek Ventures. For more information, visit .
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