Clalit, Check Point announce partnership to secure healthcare data of 5m. Israelis with AI systems
The companies explained that the partnership will allow "embedding AI into everyday workflows" in the healthcare provider, while also targeting cybersecurity threats.
A partnership between Clalit, Israel's largest healthcare provider, and Check Point, the global cybersecurity leader, aims to safeguard the digital health records of approximately 5 million Israelis. The collaboration seeks to enhance the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various healthcare sectors, improve operational efficiency, and protect sensitive medical data.
Check Point will provide real-time visibility and control over all AI applications and agents used within the organization. This approach allows Clalit to leverage AI-driven diagnostic tools and research resources while maintaining stringent cybersecurity measures.
Prof. Eytan Wirtheim, CEO of Clalit Health Services, emphasized that AI presents unprecedented opportunities to revolutionize medicine, diagnosis, and patient care. He stressed that information security is not a hindrance to innovation but a prerequisite for advancing healthcare responsibly.
Adam Ely, General Manager of AI Security at Check Point, highlighted the alignment between Check Point's strategy of viewing cybersecurity as an essential infrastructure for technology adoption and Clalit's objectives. The partnership hinges on the belief that robust cybersecurity infrastructure enables organizations to embrace advanced technologies without compromising safety.
Amidst a period of heightened cyber threats, including a significant increase in attacks during recent conflicts, Clalit aims to transition from reactive threat management to a proactive defensive posture. The partnership's four primary objectives include ensuring secure AI deployment, establishing a unified AI framework for healthcare, mitigating cyber risks, and fortifying Clalit's digital infrastructure.
Clalit's CIO, Technology, and Cyber Security Officer, Avi Attia, underscored the importance of anticipating future threats rather than merely reacting to them. He emphasized that the partnership aims to create a sustainable framework capable of safeguarding both the organization's systems and medical data. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the introduction of new technologies into the healthcare sector is both swift and trustworthy, fostering confidence among both medical teams and patients.
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