Access TeleCare’s Chief Information Security Officer, Kris Kistler, MS, CISSP, HCISPP, has been recognized as one of Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top Global CISOs for 2025, honoring leaders who are setting new standards for cybersecurity excellence worldwide.
The recognition highlights not only Kistler’s influence on the global cybersecurity landscape but also Access TeleCare’s ongoing commitment to reliability, resilience, and trust at every level of care delivery. Our Telemed IQ platform and telemedicine cart infrastructure and environment are HITRUST certified, a seal of approval we earn year after year.
Kistler’s leadership is integral to Access TeleCare’s commitment to protecting the systems that power specialty telemedicine across hundreds of hospitals nationwide. Under his guidance, the organization continues to enhance its data protection, risk management, and compliance programs to ensure that patients, clinicians, and hospital partners can trust every virtual encounter.
With more than 25 years of experience in information technology and 15 years as a CISO, Kistler has built a career on advancing security maturity and driving operational resilience in highly regulated industries — from healthcare to finance and telecommunications. At Access TeleCare, he leads cross-functional initiatives that strengthen the organization’s tactical risk posture while enabling business growth through smarter, more efficient security strategies.
“We’re pleased to name Kris Kistler as a winner among a small, elite group of information security professionals in our Top Global CISOs Awards for 2025,” said Gary Miliefsky, publisher, Cyber Defense Magazine. “These leaders represent the future of cybersecurity — proactive, adaptive, and mission-driven.”
