Celerium Named Preferred Cybersecurity Provider for AHA's Hospital Network

Celerium: A Trusted Cybersecurity Partner for Healthcare

In a significant announcement, Celerium®, a prominent provider of data breach defense technologies, has been designated as a Preferred Cybersecurity Provider by the American Hospital Association (AHA). This partnership aims to bolster the cybersecurity measures of nearly 5,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States, which are currently under the constant threat of data breaches and ransomware attacks.

The AHA has initiated this program to connect healthcare organizations with vetted cybersecurity providers, thus promoting enhanced data protection within the health sector. Celerium's Data Breach Defender is particularly noteworthy as it employs technology originally developed for the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. The solution is tailored to support the pressing needs of hospital teams, many of whom find themselves overwhelmed by the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

As the healthcare environment continues to face increasing threats, ensuring cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Hospital executives, boards, compliance officers, and IT leaders now recognize that the ramifications of data breaches extend far beyond their IT departments. Under the changing regulatory landscape, such as California's 15-day breach disclosure mandate, compliance and privacy issues have taken center stage.

Tommy McDowell, the General Manager of Celerium, notes, "Our Data Breach Defender solution provides reassurance to hospital stakeholders facing pressures from potential breaches that could compromise sensitive patient data. The AHA's acknowledgment of Celerium as a reliable solution provider emphasizes our commitment to offering automated data breach prevention and response capabilities to the nation’s healthcare facilities."

In an era where threat actors increasingly target not just hospitals but their third-party suppliers as well, Celerium’s Data Breach Defender also addresses these vulnerabilities. The rising trend of third-party data breaches necessitates that hospitals maintain visibility and control over their external partners, many of whom may have weaker security measures. Celerium’s solution is designed to be deployed rapidly in just 30 minutes, reinforcing defenses across both healthcare institutions and their external suppliers.

This offering works seamlessly alongside existing cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and F5 appliances, ensuring that hospital operations can continue with minimal disruption.

Vince Crisler, Celerium’s Chief Strategy Officer and former Chief Information Security Officer at the White House, emphasizes the critical nature of this partnership. He states, "Hospitals are under immense pressure to safeguard patient data and maintain trust, all while managing complex networks of third-party partners. Our collaboration with the AHA represents a unified commitment to delivering high-grade, swiftly deployable cyber defense solutions that healthcare providers cannot afford to ignore."

To further engage and educate hospital leaders on the pressing need for robust data breach defense mechanisms, Celerium has announced an upcoming webinar. Scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 1 PM PT (4 PM ET), the discussion will feature key topics such as:

- Managing the growing risk of third-party data breaches
- Addressing the healthcare cyber "arms race"
- Practical steps for enhancing breach visibility and response mechanisms

The webinar's lineup includes notable experts such as John Riggi, the AHA's National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, Jeffrey Vinson, former CISO of Texas Health System, and Karl Kotalik, Chief Solution Officer at Celerium.

For more information on strengthening hospital data breach defenses, visit the Celerium website and register for the webinar. With a commitment to helping healthcare organizations safeguard critical data, Celerium is proud to be recognized as a trusted cybersecurity provider in this vital sector.

About Celerium

Celerium, a leader in providing rapid-deployment data breach defense solutions tailored for the healthcare industry, utilizes technology initially developed for the U.S. Department of Defense. The company’s solutions are trusted by various sectors including hospitals, government agencies, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Being acknowledged by the AHA as a Preferred Cybersecurity Provider underscores the company's dedication to protecting sensitive data within the healthcare ecosystem.