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Introduction: What is HDS certification?
The HDS (Hébergeur de Données de Santé) certification is a mandatory French standard for any company that hosts or processes health data. Established by the Digital Health Agency (ANS), it guarantees a maximum level of security, availability and confidentiality of medical information.
For CIOs, CTOs and CEOs, this certification is a confidence in their IT systems when they handle sensitive data.
Why is this important? Because the health sector is one of the prime targets of cyber attacks. According to an ANS report in 2022, more than 730 cybersecurity incidents affected French health care structures. The HDS certification therefore ensures optimal protection.
The requirements of HDS certification
The HDS certification is based on requirements from recognized standards, including ISO 27001 for information systems security. It requires service providers to:
- Constant monitoring of hosted infrastructures,
- Advanced data encryption,
- Rigorous access and audit processes.
This regulation is detailed in the Decree n°2018-137 on health data hosting.
For IT decision-makers, choosing an HDS certified host such as UNIVIRTUAL is a simple solution to comply with legal requirements while avoiding significant costs and risks associated with non-compliance.
Why is HDS certification crucial for your cloud data?
Companies are evolving in an environment where digitalization is advancing, particularly with the massive adoption of the cloud. The risks are increasing proportionately. An HDS-certified cloud ensures that your most sensitive data is backed by a secure infrastructure meeting the highest standards.
An IBM study in 2023 shows that the average cost of a data leak is $4.45 million. HDS certification significantly reduces this risk by imposing strict protection protocols.
With UNIVIRTUAL, your Cloud HDS data benefits from:
- Multi-site redundancy for business continuity,
- 24/7 monitoring,
- A resilient infrastructure against cyber attacks.
The challenges for IT decision-makers
For a CTO or CIO, data security is a top priority as companies have constraints:
- Ensure regulatory compliance with HDS requirements,
- Protect sensitive data from growing threats,
- Manage the scalability of IT systems.
Choosing a qualified partner like UNIVIRTUAL allows decision-makers to delegate this responsibility while focusing on their core business. By outsourcing to an HDS-certified player, you guarantee your teams:
- Cost control,
- Reduction of legal and operational risks.
Why choose UNIVIRTUAL for your HDS needs?
At UNIVIRTUAL, we understand that your data is the lifeblood of your business. With our HDS certification, we offer:
- Expertise of more than 25 years in cloud hosting,
- Tailor-made solutions adapted to the needs of companies,
- A responsive support available 24/7.
By choosing our Cloud HDS solution, you benefit from an infrastructure:
- Secure and compliant,
- Able to adapt to the evolving needs of your organization,
- Managed by certified experts.
Our goal is simple: to ensure security, compliance and peace of mind in the management of your data.
Conclusion: Take the lead with HDS certification
HDS certification is more than a regulatory requirement. It’s a confidence and performance tool for your business. UNIVIRTUAL, an HDS certified player, offers you secure cloud solutions that protect your data while ensuring its availability.
By using UNIVIRTUAL, you are choosing a partner that can meet the data security challenges for your business. Opt for peace of mind and performance: choose a qualified and HDS certified host.
