Metro Infectious Disease Consultants

Profile narrative

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, also known by its alias, is a consulting firm that specializes in infectious disease matters. The organization is headquartered in the United States of America. Its core activity involves providing expert advice and support related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. This expertise is typically applied to healthcare settings where infection control is critical. The firm’s services are intended to help clients manage risks associated with infectious pathogens. By concentrating on this niche, the organization positions itself within the broader healthcare consulting sector.

In June 2021, Metro Infectious Disease Consultants reported a security incident in which unauthorized parties accessed certain employee email accounts. The breach potentially exposed personal information of approximately 171,740 individuals, including names, contact details, dates of birth, insurance and medical data, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. After discovering the incident, the organization secured the affected accounts, engaged forensic investigators, and implemented additional security controls. Notification letters were sent to those potentially impacted, and complimentary credit monitoring was offered to individuals whose Social Security or driver’s license numbers were involved. A dedicated helpline was established to address questions related to the breach.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.