Healthcare is moving towards big data that includes patient information residing in multiple locations that must be accessed rapidly. That data is also extremely sensitive, with confidentiality and integrity a key attribute.

In healthcare, big data security is vital. 

In the Key Steps To Big Data Security in Healthcare podcast, ComputerWeekly.com storage editor, Antony Adshead, talks with CEO of Vigitrust, Mathieu Gorge, about big data in healthcare and the key steps towards achieving data security.

The podcast covers areas such as HIPAA and the Data Protection Act, data classification, encryption and disaster recovery/business continuity. Key questions addressed include:

• What are the key issues in big data security in healthcare?
• What are the implications of big data security in healthcare for data storage and backup?

How is your company managing data security? Are there any data security best practices being shared in the health care space?