Clearwater Clinches Top Honors for Security Consulting in KLAS 2026 Awards

Clearwater, the largest specialized cybersecurity and compliance firm in healthcare, has recently earned the prestigious title of Best in KLAS for Security and Privacy Consulting Services. This recognition, announced on February 4, 2026, highlights Clearwater's continued dedication to providing impactful security and privacy solutions across the healthcare sector.

The KLAS Awards represent a benchmark in the industry, where results are derived from direct feedback from healthcare providers and payers. Clearwater's achievement underscores its expert performance, extensive knowledge, and valuable client relationships. This particular award assesses the efficacy of organizations in helping their clients enhance and develop their security and privacy strategies through a range of technical and advisory services. Key functions that led to Clearwater's high rating include security risk assessments, HIPAA privacy evaluations, the provision of interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) services, sophisticated penetration testing, and detailed vulnerability assessments.

Clients have consistently praised Clearwater for its strategic insights, execution quality, and measurable performance outcomes, resulting in an impressive score of 94.3 out of 100 in client satisfaction. A Chief Technology Officer from a recent survey encapsulated Clearwater's strengths, stating, "Their understanding of evolving threats, tailored healthcare-focused services, and great value solutions make them my go-to cybersecurity partner."

Clearwater serves an expansive clientele across the healthcare landscape, including some of the largest health systems, regional hospitals, physician management groups, and digital health sectors. The firm is dedicated to ensuring the confidentiality and safety of patient information while adhering to stringent regulatory obligations.

Moreover, Clearwater enriches its client offerings with a monthly Cyber Briefing that delivers executive-ready insights into current trends, potential threats, and regulatory transformations within the cybersecurity realm affecting healthcare.

"Being named Best in KLAS resonates deeply as it amplifies the voice of our clients," expressed Baxter Lee, President of Clearwater. "This accolade not only underscores the trust our clients bestow upon us but also reflects our team's unwavering commitment to bolstering security and privacy initiatives in what is an increasingly complicated threat environment."

The Best in KLAS award serves as yet another pivotal milestone in Clearwater’s mission to protect healthcare institutions, allowing them to pursue their core missions confidently. Clearwater's standing has been solidified further by its ranking as #36 on MSSP Alert's Top Global Managed Security Service Providers list for 2025, as well as being named the top cybersecurity consultant in a market research report by Black Book and receiving accolades from Modern Healthcare as Best in Business for Cybersecurity in December 2024.

About Clearwater

Clearwater organizes specialized cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance services tailored toward healthcare organizations aspiring for a fortified, compliant, and resilient operational state. Their expert pool spans diverse domains, offering innovative software solutions for efficient cybersecurity risk management, round-the-clock security operations, and comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities. For more insights into their services, visit www.clearwatersecurity.com.

About KLAS Research

KLAS Research supports healthcare stakeholders in making informed technology decisions by providing objective vendor performance data based on extensive interviews and assessments of healthcare organizations across the globe. KLAS is committed to ensuring integrity and transparency in its data collection processes to facilitate significant market insights. More details can be found at klasresearch.com.