Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Information Security Products and Companies Around the World
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 9, 2025 – Fortified Health Security (Fortified), a five-time Best in KLAS managed security services provider specializing in healthcare cybersecurity, has been named the winner of the “Managed Security Innovation of the Year” award in the 9th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards.
The award recognizes Fortified’s innovation within its Central Command platform, including the launch of EscalationIQ, which delivers faster, smarter, and more transparent response workflows for healthcare organizations.
Purpose-built for healthcare, EscalationIQ in Central Command provides healthcare leaders real-time, context-driven insights that streamline alert management and accelerate incident response. Clients gain data-rich visibility, live analyst collaboration, and customized escalation paths that align with clinical and compliance priorities.
“When it comes to cybersecurity for healthcare, it is lives, not just data, that are at stake. With a broad attack surface and numerous network entry points, healthcare organizations are especially challenged to bolster threat management and defense resources,” said Steve Johansson, managing director, CyberSecurity Breakthrough. “Fortified helps lighten the load of safeguarding patients. With a healthcare-only SOC, a team of industry-recognized experts, and a service model that blends high-touch advisory with real-time threat defense, Fortified is our choice for ‘Managed Security Innovation of the Year!’”
This recognition highlights Fortified’s commitment to advancing healthcare cybersecurity through continuous platform innovation. In addition to EscalationIQ, Central Command integrates risk register tracking, SOC visibility, and advisory coordination into a single, unified console that helps healthcare organizations act on what matters most, patient safety.
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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 numerous industry accolades, Fortified works alongside healthcare organizations to build customized programs that help clients 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 value and deliver an actionable, scalable approach to help reduce the risk of cyber events. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering. To learn more, visit www.fortifiedhealthsecurity.com
About CyberSecurity Breakthrough
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