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Security Features and Certifications When choosing a DRaaS provider, security should be a top priority. Look for providers that offer comprehensive security measures, including: ▪ Data Encryption: Ensure that the provider offers robust encryption for data both at rest and in transit. ▪ Access Controls: Verify that the provider protects sensitive data with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls (RBAC). ▪ Certifications: Check for industry-standard certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2 and compliance with HIPAA and GDPR to ensure that the provider adheres to stringent security protocols. Compliance Support and Expertise Healthcare organizations must comply with numerous regulations. Select a DRaaS provider that demonstrates a deep understanding of these compliance requirements and offers: ▪ Compliance Assistance: Providers should offer tools and services to help your organization comply with healthcare regulations. ▪ Audit Support: Look for providers to generate detailed audit trails and compliance reports, simplifying the audit process. Service Reliability and Support The reliability of a DRaaS provider is critical to ensure minimal downtime and effective disaster recovery. Consider the following aspects: ▪ Ability to Meet RTO/RPO Objectives: Verify that the provider can meet your organization's Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO). Ensuring that your provider can achieve these objectives is critical to minimizing downtime and data loss during a disaster. ▪ Uptime Guarantee: Providers should offer a robust service-level agreement (SLA) with guarantees for high availability and minimal downtime. ▪ 24/7 Support: Ensure the provider offers round-the-clock support to address issues promptly and effectively. ▪ Single-Tenant vs. Multi-Tenant: Determine if the provider offers single-tenant (dedicated) or multi-tenant (shared) environments. Single-tenant environments are crucial for enhanced security and performance as they isolate your data and applications from those of other customers, reducing the risk of data breaches and providing dedicated resources for optimal performance. ▪ Recovery Testing: Regular testing of disaster recovery plans is essential. Choose a provider that conducts frequent, non-disruptive tests to ensure the effectiveness of their solutions. 15 oneneck.com 15 oneneck.com 06