Client Overview
Organization: Horizon Regional Medical Center
Industry: Healthcare
Size: 300+ staff, 6 facilities
Services Used: Cybersecurity, Patch Management, Disaster Recovery
The Challenge
Horizon Regional Medical Center faced growing cybersecurity threats, an aging infrastructure with inconsistent patching, and limited disaster recovery planning. As a HIPAA-compliant organization, downtime and data breaches posed serious legal and patient care risks. The internal IT team was overwhelmed and lacked the resources to manage the evolving digital threats while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Objectives
- Protect sensitive patient data and healthcare systems from cyber threats
- Implement a consistent and automated patch management process
- Develop a disaster recovery plan to minimize downtime
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and improve response readiness
The Solution
Horizon partnered with ITAD4Me to take a proactive, managed approach:
Cybersecurity Enhancement
ITAD4Me deployed layered security solutions including endpoint protection, email filtering, and continuous threat monitoring. A centralized security dashboard gave real-time visibility into emerging threats.
Automated Patch Management
Outdated systems were audited, and a schedule was implemented for automated patch deployment across all endpoints and servers. This closed critical security gaps and reduced manual errors.
Disaster Recovery Plan
A customized disaster recovery solution was built including:
- Encrypted, real-time backups
- Redundant systems in secure cloud environments
- Regular testing of recovery protocols to ensure rapid restoration
Results
✅ 95% reduction in unpatched systems within 60 days
✅ Zero security breaches since implementation
✅ Full disaster recovery failover tested with < 1 hour recovery time
✅ Improved HIPAA audit readiness
✅ Increased IT team productivity through automation and expert support
Testimonial
“Partnering with ITAD4Me was the smartest move we’ve made. We now have full confidence in our cybersecurity defenses and know we can recover quickly if disaster strikes. The ITAD4Me team truly understands the demands of healthcare IT.”
— Laura Michaels, CIO, Horizon Regional Medical Center
Conclusion
With ITAD4Me, Horizon Medical Center transformed its IT infrastructure into a secure, resilient, and compliant environment. Healthcare organizations can’t afford downtime or vulnerabilities—and ITAD4Me delivers the peace of mind needed to focus on patient care.
