Mr. Kane brings 25-plus years of experience leading IT and security programs across multiple industries to Steward Health Care. In his role as CISO, he is responsible for assisting clinicians and leaders to deliver high quality care in alignment with industry frameworks, regulations and best practices. Mr. Kane has led intern programs sourcing from local universities, including Cyberwarrior, YearUp, StemMatchMA, BFIT, and more. In June 2021, Mr. Kane was named Cisco’s inaugural CISO of the month.
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Becker's Recognition
Esmond Kanehas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
60 Hospital and Health System CISOs and CPOs to Know
CIO & IT Executive
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2024 Winner

Executives
Hospital and Health System CISOs and CPOs to know
Cybersecurity is becoming a top priority for many healthcare organizations, as they are facing an unprecedented number of cyber threats and data breaches. Across the nation, hospitals and health systems have recruited CISOs and CPOs to execute strong cybersecurity initiatives, integrate new innovative technologies, build strong IT teams, and protect patient and system data.
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