Simultaneously, the company assumed the critical role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure full compliance of the Health Region with the European NIS2 Directive and the new Greek cybersecurity law. These regulations establish the modern legal framework for the protection of critical infrastructure and digital services within the public sector.
The adoption of the ISMS (Information Security Management System) and BCMS (Business Continuity Management System), along with the successful certification, demonstrate the operational maturity and technological readiness of the 4th Health Region to effectively meet the increasing demands of digital security and governance. This significant achievement makes the 4th Health Region the first Health Region in Greece—and one of the few public organizations in the country—to obtain these critical certifications.
The ISO 22301 certification ensures that the IT Directorate of the 4th Health Region has established and implements a robust and operationally efficient framework for preventing, responding to, and recovering from unexpected incidents that could disrupt business continuity and the delivery of essential services. This capability guarantees the uninterrupted operation of information systems even under adverse conditions, thereby securing the continuous provision of high-quality and reliable healthcare services to citizens.
Similarly, the ISO 27001 certification confirms the Health Region’s strategic commitment to information management and security, ensuring the effective protection of sensitive data belonging to citizens and employees from risks, breaches, and unauthorized access. This compliance further enhances trust, reliability, and transparency in the Administration’s relations with citizens and cooperating stakeholders.
