What is the focus of the Censinet and Northwell Health collaboration?

Northwell Health partnered with Censinet to modernize and streamline its third-party risk management process, reducing administrative burdens and improving cybersecurity.

What challenges did Northwell Health face before using Censinet?

  • Manual, time-consuming processes relying on spreadsheets and emails.
  • Limited visibility into vendor progress and risk assessments.
  • Inefficient workflows with frequent follow-ups and outdated questionnaires.
  • Difficulty aligning risk assessments with industry standards like MDS2.

How did Censinet improve Northwell Health’s risk management process?

  • Automated workflows and centralized dashboards replaced manual processes.
  • Improved visibility into vendor progress and risk remediation.
  • Reduced administrative tasks, allowing the team to focus on critical security controls.
  • Enabled faster onboarding and reassessments of vendors.
  • Provided curated, up-to-date risk assessments aligned with industry standards.

What were the key benefits of implementing Censinet?

  • 50% reduction in time spent on assessments.
  • Streamlined collaboration with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Reduced team size from 10-11 staff to 6-7, reallocating resources to higher-value tasks.
  • Faster turnaround times for assessments, with responsive vendors completing them in as little as a week.

What advice does Northwell Health offer to organizations hesitant about change?

  • Embrace change to focus on critical security work rather than administrative tasks.
  • Reimagine workflows to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
  • Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions.