we are glad for that, but more improvement can beone. in conclusion, my written statement cludesptions we are considering as recommendations for how the governme can bette partner against evolving threats. i will be happy to discuss them dung the question period. we are worki collectively on the imperative of patient safety that requires cyber safety. succeeding will mean come as my friend and formedirector would tell us, to beat one of us, you have to beat all ous. >> thank you for your testimony. our final witness is missed or sterling martin, the senior vice president forpic. in h over 25 yearst epic comedians helped develop, implement, products and worked closely with customers to ensure needs e met. he also serves as the chief security andrivacy officer and president of the hosting business. thank you for being here. you may proceed wi your opening remarks. >> thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today. my formal training is as a computer scientist. since 19 79, we have creed clinical care financial, and administrative