Howard brings decades of leadership and experience across leading enterprises such as MariaDB, Veritas, and OracleSTAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Protegrity, a global leader in data security and privacy, today announced Michael Howard as Chief Executive Officer. Marked by a proven track record of driving innovation and transforming businesses into global powerhouses. Howard's experience across enterprise software, specializing in database management, cloud computing, security, machine learning and Generative AI will prove invaluable as he leads Protegrity into its next phase of growth. Most recently, Howard led groundbreaking software initiatives in Deep tech at RoadRunner Ventures Studio and in Text-to Analytics at Bodo.ai. Prior to this, Michael served as CEO at MariaDB, where he evolved MariaDB into a global brand, top 5 database, used by 75% of the Fortune 500, and reaching 60m+ users via Linux Distros

Yigal Rozenberg, SVP Technology, ProtegrityThe healthcare IT sector faces significant challenges in ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive patient information. Healthcare organizations are navigating an increasingly complex array of threats, from physical security breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks. The importance of a comprehensive approach to security cannot be overstated, as it involves integrating physical, procedural, and technological measures to protect patient data and maintain trust. The consequences of breaches can be dire and include financial losses, disruption of medical operations, exposure of personal health information (PHI), and regulatory penalties. These incidents are not just a threat to systems and data but can also have disastrous outcomes when it comes to patient health, potentially causing life-threatening risks. By implementing thorough cybersecurity measures and adhering to regulatory compliance, healthcare providers can fortify their systems and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of critical health information.  Critical Security and Privacy Challenges Given the diverse nature of the healthcare industry, including payments, prescription drugs, insurance, temporary staff, external systems, and visitors, healthcare IT security must implement a range of practices from more advanced and mature industries