Start Slowly and Mind Security When Moving Data, Apps Into Cloud

Health care organizations increasingly are seeking to move large parts of their data and applications—including protected health information (PHI)—into the cloud. The experience of one business associate (BA) illustrates what covered entities (CEs) and BAs need to consider when making this transition.

Nemi George, senior director of information security at Pacific Dental Services, says he’s expecting improved security from the decision to move some PDS data functions to Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud.

“From my standpoint, security has always been a key aspect of going into the cloud,” George says. “There is a debate on whether the cloud is more secure than [on premises]. I just believe that it’s easier to get it right in the cloud, because there are less touch points for you if you’re managing your infrastructure effectively.”

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