With the aim of recognizing the work of people who contribute to the Nation's cybersecurity, in 2021 the Board of Directors of the Professional Association of Experts in New Technologies (PETEC) created the Medal of Merit in Cyber Defense, a distinction aimed at highlighting commitment and professional excellence in this field.
In this edition, the medal has been awarded to Fernando Hernández Baute, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Hospiten, in recognition of his outstanding career and his contribution, both professional and personal, to Cyber Defense and Cybersecurity of the Nation, its citizens and its interests.
"It is a real pleasure to have this work recognized, as it not only represents an institutional achievement, but also a recognition of the effort, dedication and commitment of those of us who work day by day in this field. These types of distinctions highlight the silent and constant work of all the people who contribute to strengthening the country's cybersecurity and guaranteeing digital trust. Undoubtedly, it is an incentive to continue moving forward with responsibility, service vocation and spirit of collaboration," said Hernández Baute.
Regarding this recognition, Pedro Luis Cobiella Beauvais, Vice President and CEO of Hospiten, said: "At Hospiten we are deeply proud of Fernando Hernández Baute and of this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, strategic vision and absolute commitment to the safety of our systems and our patients are an example for the whole organization. This distinction not only highlights his career, but also the collective effort of a team that works tirelessly to ensure digital trust in an increasingly complex environment. For us, having professionals like Fernando is a guarantee and a privilege."
The award ceremony took place on March 19, at the headquarters of the Security Technology Center (CETSE), located at Calle Cabo López Martínez s/n, in El Pardo (Madrid), in an event that brought together representatives of the sector and professionals from the security and defense field.
About Hospiten
Hospiten is an international healthcare network with more than 55 years of experience committed to providing the highest quality service, with 20 private medical-hospital centers in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica and Panama, in addition to 175 outpatient medical centers, under the Clinic Assist brand. Founded by Dr. Pedro Luis Cobiella, it attends more than three million patients a year from all over the world and has a staff of more than 5,000 people, a number that will be reinforced in the Madrid region thanks to the construction of a general university hospital in Boadilla del Monte, which is due to be completed in 2026.
MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid - Hospiten is a subsidiary of the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston (Texas, USA). With more than 20 years of history in Spain, MD Anderson Madrid - Hospiten currently has a Phase I Clinical Trials Unit, more than 150 medical specialists trained in oncology, a total of 87 hospital beds and state-of-the-art technological equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of different types of cancer.
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