With a deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity and healthcare IT, Mike Hughes serves as the President of Dura Cyber, a cybersecurity firm dedicated to protecting healthcare organizations against evolving cyber threats. Prior to joining Covenant Technology Solutions and launching Fortify by Dura Cyber, Mike was the Chief Technology Officer for the Avamere Family of Companies, where he provided technology vision and leadership for six healthcare organizations, overseeing IT for 8,100+ employees across 200+ locations. During his tenure at Avamere, Mike led large-scale cybersecurity and compliance initiatives to protect thousands of patient records while ensuring HIPAA, HITECH, and HITRUST compliance. His expertise spans cyber-hardening healthcare infrastructure, securing electronic health records (EHR), and developing proactive IT strategies to mitigate cyber risks in patient care settings. As a thought leader in preventative cybersecurity, Mike now spearheads Fortify by Dura Cyber, a Microsoft-backed solution designed to provide layered security, AI-ready compliance, and resilience for healthcare organizations. His mission is to help clinics and healthcare providers build a stronger cybersecurity posture—before they become a target.