Since 2017, Mr. Zeynalov has served as CISO for Cleveland Clinic, where he is responsible for a cybersecurity organization of over 100 caregivers. Mr. Zeynalov leads his team in controlling IT assets including clinical, research, and educational areas of the enterprise. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Mr. Zeynalov operated as executive director of information security of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as well as head of information security at pharmaceutical and medical device company Hospira.
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Becker's Recognition
Vugar Zeynalovhas 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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