The New Era of Healthcare Resilience
March 2, 2026
As a leader in cybersecurity consulting, STIG is proud to announce that Founding Partner, Jonathan Kobrick has earned the Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) credential from AHIMA.
This elite accreditation elevates STIG’s ability to provide HIPAA-compliant security solutions and specialized healthcare IT risk management to organizations across the Tri-State area and beyond.
The Escalating Threat to Healthcare Data
Healthcare organizations are uniquely vulnerable. Unlike credit card numbers, which can be canceled, Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) is permanent. This makes hospitals, clinics, and health IT vendors prime targets for ransomware and data exfiltration.
In Bergen County and the greater New Jersey/New York corridor, healthcare providers face a “perfect storm” of:
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Sophisticated Cyber Threats: Targeted attacks on clinical workflows.
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Regulatory Complexity: Navigating the interplay between HIPAA, HITECH, and evolving state-level privacy laws.
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Operational Sensitivity: The need for security that protects data without slowing down life-saving patient care.
The CHPS Advantage: Beyond General Cybersecurity
The CHPS certification is one of the few credentials that bridges the gap between pure IT security and the nuanced world of healthcare privacy. By earning this AHIMA-backed accreditation, Jonathan Kobrick has validated STIG’s competence across four critical domains:
1. Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Frameworks
Understanding the legal landscape is the first line of defense. STIG provides expert guidance on HIPAA compliance, state-specific privacy mandates, and the shifting regulatory requirements facing NJ healthcare providers.
2. Program Management and Administration
Security is not a product; it is a culture. We help healthcare organizations build enterprise-wide programs that align business objectives with patient privacy.
3. Technical and Physical Safeguards
From managed SOC services to physical access controls, we implement the “wall” around your ePHI. Leveraging platforms like CrowdStrike and Google SecOps, we ensure your technical controls are as robust as they are compliant.
4. Investigation and Enforcement
When an incident occurs, time is of the essence. The CHPS credential ensures that STIG handles breach notification and regulatory reporting with the specialized care required to mitigate legal and reputational damage.
“Healthcare cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls; it’s about understanding how patient data flows through clinical workflows. The CHPS certification signals to our clients that we speak their language.” — Jonathan Kobrick, Founding Partner of STIG
STIG’s Healthcare Security Solutions
Based in Glen Rock, NJ, STIG serves as a true extension of your security and privacy teams. Our healthcare practice is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern medicine:
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Service
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Benefit to Healthcare Providers
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HIPAA Security Assessments
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Identification of gaps in administrative and technical safeguards.
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24/7 Managed SOC
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Continuous threat detection tailored to healthcare environments.
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Third-Party Risk Management
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Vetting the security posture of your vendors and partners.
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Incident Response
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Rapid remediation with a focus on privacy and regulatory obligations.
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The STIG Difference: As a firm that maintains its own SOC 2 Type 2 attestation, we practice exactly what we preach. We hold ourselves to the same high standards of security and compliance that we implement for our clients.
Conclusion: A Partner You Can Trust
As the healthcare industry continues its digital transformation, the risks will only grow. STIG is committed to staying ahead of these threats through continuous education and elite certifications like the CHPS.
Whether you are a local clinic in Glen Rock or a large-scale health system in the New York metro area, STIG provides the specialized expertise necessary to protect your patients, your data, and your reputation.
