Erik Decker
About Erik Decker
Erik Decker serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Intermountain Health, a position he has held since 2021. He is recognized for his contributions to healthcare cybersecurity practices and has held various leadership roles in the field.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Erik Decker serves as the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Intermountain Health, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data, and managing cybersecurity risks. His leadership contributes to the overall security posture of Intermountain Health, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
Education and Expertise
Erik Decker holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Loyola University Chicago, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Structural Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his degree from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, he obtained a certificate from the Society for Information Management after participating in the Midwest Regional Leadership Forum in 2019.
Background in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current role, Erik Decker worked at the University of Chicago Medicine, where he served as Chief Security and Privacy Officer from 2017 to 2021 and as Chief Information Security Officer from 2014 to 2017. His experience also includes a position as Assistant Director of Information Security at Columbia University Medical Center from 2011 to 2014. His extensive background in healthcare cybersecurity has positioned him as a leader in the field.
Contributions to Cybersecurity Initiatives
Erik Decker has made significant contributions to healthcare cybersecurity resources. He is the author and editor of the Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients (HICP) and the Hospital Cyber Resiliency Landscape Analysis. He also contributed to the cybersecurity resources available on 405d.HHS.gov. Additionally, he chairs the Health Sector Coordinating Council Joint Cybersecurity Working Group, further demonstrating his commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.