Fortified Health Security Appoints New CFO, Advancing Financial Growth Strategy
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2023—Fortified Health Security (Fortified), a Best in KLAS managed security services provider (MSSP) specializing in healthcare cybersecurity, today announced the appointment of R. Gregory Breetz, Jr., as Chief Financial Officer at Fortified. Breetz brings nearly three decades of financial leadership to the company’s executive team, where he will steward the financial growth and development of the company.
“Greg’s wealth of experience and expertise are assets for our organization, and we are confident that his strategic insights and financial acumen will be invaluable as we continue to grow and thrive,” said Dan Dodson, Chief Executive Officer at Fortified. “With a significant track record of success as a CFO, we believe Greg is the right person to guide us in achieving our financial and operational objectives.”
Since 2018, Breetz has served as a fractional and full-time CFO for cybersecurity and healthcare companies. Over the course of his career as a financial executive and entrepreneur, Breetz has honed his ability to lead companies in business development and accounting functions, as well as venture capital, asset management, and mergers and acquisitions.
Breetz’s appointment as Fortified’s CFO comes at a critical juncture in the healthcare cybersecurity industry. As of October 2023, more than 87 million patient records have been compromised—a 55% increase from 2022. Breetz’s stewardship as CFO will enable Fortified to serve more hospitals and health networks across the United States, helping them navigate an increasingly complex and adversarial cybersecurity environment.
“Creating a secure future for the healthcare industry is a mission that affects all of us, and I’m proud to join a company driven by that mission,” said Breetz. “As CFO, I will work to support growth in the financial and operational areas of the business, allowing Fortified to expand its reach and elevate cybersecurity programs for more hospitals and health systems.”
About Fortified Health Security
Fortified is Healthcare’s Cybersecurity Partner® – protecting patient data and reducing risk throughout the healthcare ecosystem. A managed security service provider that has been awarded many industry accolades, Fortified works alongside healthcare organizations to build customized programs designed to leverage their prior security investments and current processes while implementing new solutions that reduce risk and increase their security posture over time. Led by a team of industry-recognized cyber experts, Fortified’s high-touch engagements and client-specific process maximize engagement value and deliver an actionable, scalable approach to help reduce the risk of cyber events. Learn more at www.fortifiedhealthsecurity.com.
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