An IT and cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience, Mr. Heaney leads a transformative cybersecurity program aligned with the health system’s digital health strategy and patient care priorities. Under his leadership, Mass General Brigham has seen significant advancements in cybersecurity maturity, including measurable improvements in National Institute of Standards and Technology cybersecurity framework scores and the deployment of multiple new capabilities. Mr. Heaney has also introduced a new cybersecurity risk assessment process that reduced wait times for new technology approvals by 80%. Viewing cybersecurity as a critical component of patient safety, he collaborates closely across the organization to embed security into core operational and clinical functions.
