From Military Intelligence to Healthcare Cybersecurity
“Being able to protect patients is a pretty rewarding experience.” After seven deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, T.J. Ramsey, Senior Director of Threat Operations at Fortified Health Security, traded battlefields for digital frontlines. Now his mission is in healthcare cybersecurity—defending data and patients from cyber threats. His story is more than just a career change—it’s […]
A Legacy of Connection: Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation and Care
Healthcare is personal. Whether we’re the caregivers, the tech specialists, or the patients, we’re all woven into the same intricate fabric of connection and care. For Fortified Health Security’s Executive Director of Government Affairs, Kate Pierce, modern healthcare is both a testament to how far we’ve come and an emotional reminder of the shared experiences […]
How Fortified Health Security Delivers Unmatched Healthcare Cybersecurity Value
Fortified Health Security is honored to receive Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 North America Customer Value Leadership Award in healthcare cybersecurity. This recognition highlights Fortified’s dedication to delivering strategic cybersecurity solutions that help healthcare organizations strengthen their defenses and navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. Recognized for Excellence in Healthcare Cybersecurity Frost & Sullivan presents the Customer […]
Carrying the Legacy Forward: How a Family History of Service Shaped a Path from Navy to Cybersecurity
For Fortified Health Security vCISO, Troy Cruzen, service isn’t just something he randomly chose; it’s something he dreamed about. Growing up in Michigan, history surrounded Troy. His father, a history buff, filled their home with books about U.S. presidents, military history/wars, and board games that recreated famous Civil War battles, such as Battle Cry. Later, he discovered a family member who had recorded the family history in a thick, leather-bound book, […]
There’s No Straight Line to the CISO Chair
Tamra Durfee’s Path Through Healthcare Cybersecurity When Becker’s Hospital Review named its 2026 “Women in Health IT to Know,” Tamra Durfee was again one of 170 honorees. While many think of cybersecurity as firewalls and frameworks, Tamra has a different perspective, focused on the people behind them. “Every time I reduce risk,” she says, “I am making […]