- Insurance & Risk
CloudWave
NCHA Strategic Partners has extended its partnership with CloudWave, a leading managed security services provider dedicated exclusively to healthcare. Through this renewed agreement, CloudWave continues as the NCHA‑approved cybersecurity partner, offering member hospitals streamlined access to specialized security services built for the unique demands of healthcare environments.
Cyber threats targeting healthcare organizations continue to rise in frequency, sophistication, and operational impact. This partnership ensures NCHA members can access trusted, healthcare‑specific cybersecurity expertise that helps safeguard patient data, protect critical systems, and support uninterrupted care delivery.
CloudWave provides a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions tailored to healthcare, including:
- Comprehensive HIPAA Security Risk Assessments
- Managed Security Services
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Vulnerability Threat Management
- Cloud-based Backup and Disaster Recovery Services
- Penetration Testing
- Incident Response Training & Tabletop Simulations
- Cyber Engineering Services
- HIPAA Security Risk Assessments
- Ongoing Security Program Support
These services are designed to help hospitals strengthen cyber resilience, meet regulatory expectations, and respond effectively to evolving threats.
“Healthcare organizations face increasing cyber risk that directly impacts patient care, operations, and community trust,” said Erik Littlejohn, President and CEO at CloudWave. “We are proud to continue our partnership with the North Carolina Healthcare Association and serve as a trusted resource for its members, helping them strengthen cyber resilience and safeguard critical systems.”
Through this partnership, NCHA members receive:
- Preferred pricing and cost savings
- Access to healthcare‑focused cybersecurity expertise
- Scalable services aligned with HIPAA and HHS guidance
- Educational programming and threat briefings
- Strategic support for navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape
Together, CloudWave and NCHA Strategic Partners are committed to helping hospitals build stronger, more resilient cybersecurity programs, so providers can stay focused on delivering safe, high‑quality care to the communities they serve.