Protect rural hospitals with Microsoft security solutions, resources and training at no cost.
Rural hospitals provide critical services to the communities they serve across the United States, but they are under significant pressure. Cyberattacks on hospitals are a growing threat that can severely impact patient care and compromise private data. Microsoft is committed to helping rural hospitals keep their health services safe and secure by investing in the new Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals. This program provides affordable access to Microsoft security solutions, builds cybersecurity capacity, and helps solve root challenges through innovation.
The program includes:
Affordable Access
- Nonprofit grants and discounts to independent Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals not owned by, managed by, or affiliated with a multi-hospital system.
- New licenses of Microsoft 365 E5 Security, our leading security solution, at no cost for one year to hospitals already using eligible Microsoft solutions.
Cybersecurity Capacity
- Free security assessment to evaluate risks within the hospital IT environments and identify an action plan to better protect the organizations. These assessments are anchored in health sector best practices and goals.
- Free cybersecurity awareness and risk mitigation training for healthcare front line and IT staff.
Innovation
- Microsoft is launching a new Rural Health AI Innovation Lab in collaboration with a cohort of rural hospital leaders to rapidly bring AI solutions to market that meet the unique needs of rural hospitals.
Please complete the registration form to enroll in the Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals. Once we confirm your hospital’s eligibility, our team will help you explore available security offers, help you access the security assessment, and utilize security training resources.
Am I eligible?
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals is available to all rural hospitals in the United States. Urban hospitals, healthcare networks, health plans, ambulatory/outpatient healthcare organizations, and hospitals located outside the United States are ineligible for this program. Visit Microsoft Healthcare for more information about licensing and support options for ineligible organizations.