

Security & Privacy Consulting Services 2021
Market Perceptions vs. Client Reality
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In a constantly shifting security environment, many healthcare organizations choose to engage outside firms to help them improve their security posture and reduce risk. To differentiate the many firms that offer such services, KLAS spoke with security and IT leaders from 74 healthcare organizations of various sizes to understand (1) what makes a security and privacy consulting firm a true partner, (2) which firms are perceived to have the strong security services offering that healthcare organizations need, (3) how these perceptions compare to the experiences of actual clients, and (4) how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare organizations’ security programs.if you don't have a login, getting started is easy.
Key Findings:
- Most Common Types of Security & Privacy Consulting Services
- Healthcare-Focused Meditology, Clearwater & CynergisTek Most Often Seen as Partners
- Impact Advisors’ High Client Satisfaction Contrasts with Low Market Perception; Strong Perceptions of Meditology Not Always Born Out by Actual Performance
- Historically Audit-Focused Firms Deloitte, EY & PwC Less Likely to Be Engaged in Future; Slips in Delivery from Deloitte Also Create Client Frustrations
- Industry Insights: Majority of Organizations Felt Prepared for COVID-19 Security Challenges
- Firms At a Glance
- The Bottom Line on Firms

Writer
Elizabeth Pew

Designer
Natalie Jamison

Project Manager
Natalie Jamison
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