Cybersecurity expert Sakshi Porwal, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Compunnel, will participate in HIMSS 2025 to discuss comprehensive strategies for protecting patient data in an increasingly complex digital threat landscape. With 17 years of experience overseeing global cybersecurity initiatives, Porwal will share insights on mitigating risks within the healthcare sector.
Healthcare organizations face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges, with ransomware attacks, phishing schemes, and data breaches exposing critical vulnerabilities that compromise patient safety and operational integrity. Porwal and Compunnel’s cybersecurity team will explore proactive defense approaches and innovative security frameworks designed to strengthen healthcare digital infrastructures.
Compunnel’s cybersecurity consulting offerings include advanced strategies such as Zero Trust Security Models, which enhance identity verification and access control, and AI-driven threat detection technologies. The company also provides comprehensive regulatory compliance guidance, helping healthcare organizations navigate complex privacy regulations including HIPAA and GDPR.
During her appearance at HIMSS 2025, Porwal will draw from her recent publication, ‘Assuring Patient Privacy and Safety through Robust Enterprise Cyber Risk Management (ECRM),’ to underscore the critical connection between cybersecurity and patient trust. Her presentation will emphasize that modern cybersecurity transcends technical challenges, becoming fundamentally integrated with business operations and patient safety.
The HIMSS 2025 conference represents a pivotal gathering of technology innovators and healthcare policy makers, providing a crucial platform for discussing emerging digital health security strategies. Porwal’s participation highlights the growing importance of sophisticated, adaptive cybersecurity approaches in protecting sensitive healthcare information.
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