Identity access management tips from the security pros

Here’s a challenge: Overseeing identity access management for a 163-hospital health system that spans 20 states and the U.K. But despite the myriad challenges – and they’re growing more prevalent these days – HCA’s Bobby Stokes is ahead of the game and has a few tips for those looking for guidance.

Stokes, the AVP of identity access management at Nashville, Tennessee-based HCA, says protecting data is akin to that of playing Donkey Kong. “We’re like Mario,” he said. All those barrels being thrown at us that we have to work around represent government regulations and an ever-changing landscape – think ACA, updated HIPAA and meaningful use.

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