The Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA) partnered with Cyber Trust Alliance to give assisted living providers across the state cybersecurity risk assessment tools and guidance to protect resident data amid rising threats.
CALA supports assisted living providers statewide through advocacy, education, professional development, and industry resources, serving as an active resource for its membership while helping enhance the quality of life for those it serves.
CALA member organizations will gain access to Cyber Trust Alliance's risk assessment capabilities and practical guidance to identify vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and support alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks. The collaboration aims to protect resident and organizational data, strengthen operational resilience, and maintain continuity of care amid rising cyber threats.
Christopher Cater, President of CALA, said, "Assisted living providers across Connecticut are navigating an evolving cyber threat environment while continuing to balance resident safety, quality care, operational demands, and regulatory requirements. This partnership with Cyber Trust Alliance gives our members valuable tools and expertise to understand their cyber risk posture better and take informed steps to strengthen resilience."
Cyber Trust Alliance is a cybersecurity risk assessment organization focused on helping hospitals and healthcare organizations understand, prioritize, and reduce cyber risk, translating security findings into actionable insights that support regulatory readiness and protect patient data. By focusing on risk rather than controls, Cyber Trust Alliance helps healthcare and senior living leaders move from reactive security measures to proactive, prioritized risk management.
"Cyber threats are increasingly targeting senior living providers, and many organizations need clearer visibility into where their greatest risks exist," said Randy Steinle, CEO & Co-Founder of Cyber Trust Alliance. "Partnering with CALA gives us the opportunity to bring actionable risk intelligence to Connecticut assisted living communities, helping them make smarter, faster cybersecurity decisions with greater confidence."
The partnership underscores a shared commitment to improving cybersecurity readiness across Connecticut's assisted living sector, supporting providers as they safeguard sensitive data, critical systems, and the trust of residents, families, and care teams.
