Security

At Allegiance Group, safeguarding your information and personal data of your patients or customers is our top priority. We have implemented robust security measures dedicated to ensuring the protection of the sensitive information entrusted in our care.

COLLECTPlus is HITRUST CSF Certified, showcasing our commitment to adhering to key regulations and industry-defined requirements for data security. Healthcare payers, health systems, and hospitals now mandate that their business partners achieve HITRUST certification. This certification serves as evidence of our organization’s commitment to ensuring the highest levels of protection for our clients’ healthcare data.

2020 broke all records in terms of data lost in breaches and number of cyberattacks. Much of this was fallout from the near overnight shift to work-from-home at the beginning of the pandemic.

• Identity theft doubled from 2019 to 2020.
• Malware increased by 358% from 2019 to 2020.
• Ransomware increased 435% from 2019 to 2020. There was a new ransomware victim every 10 seconds in 2020. One in five Americans have been a victim of ransomware.
• Phishing attacks account for over 80% of reported security incidents.
• 80% of IT leaders believe their organizations lack sufficient protection against cyberattacks.
• More than 90% of all healthcare organizations reported at least one security breach in the last three years.

(Source: Forbes)

Why is HITRUST Certification Important to Us?

• Data Security Assurance: HISTRUST ensures the proper security of our data, safeguarding it against potential threats and vulnerabilities. It was developed with ISO/IEC27001 as a primary reference.
• Continuous Security Monitoring: This certification keeps us consistently informed about the latest security risks, as it requires us to address emerging threats, ensuring our systems stay up to date.
• Competitive Advantage: This certification sets our organization above the competition by showcasing our unwavering commitment to security compliance, instilling trust among stakeholders.
• Risk Reduction: By adhering to HITRUST standards, we establish a robust information security framework that reduces the risk of security breaches and data compromises.
• Efficiency in Audits: HITRUST certification also streamlines compliance audit processes, saving time and resources during assessments.
• Comprehensive HIPAA Compliance: Having this certification provides us with the closest possible evaluation of complete HIPAA compliance. Ensuring that our practices align with the stringent requirements of healthcare data protection.