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HHS takes steps to hire senior cyber advisor

November 2, 2017

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The Department of Health and Human Services is making progress in efforts to hire a senior advisor for cyber security, with hopes to have the position filled by early next year.

The agency wants to fill the position to give healthcare organizations one point of contact for security challenges and to better coordinate responses with industry organizations and disseminate threat information.

HHS is currently assessing more than 100 applicants for the job, said Beth Killoran, chief information officer for the agency. HHS hopes to begin interviews after reviewing the applications, and while other administrative hiring steps remain, the position could be filled by year-end, she predicts.

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