Cybersecurity for Healthcare
Healthcare data breaches carry consequences beyond financial loss — exposed PHI can follow a patient for life, and healthcare remains one of the most consistently targeted sectors precisely because that data is so valuable and so permanent.
Why Healthcare Is Different
Healthcare organizations run a uniquely fragile mix of systems: legacy medical devices that can't always be patched, electronic health record platforms holding decades of sensitive data, and an increasing number of connected devices and third-party integrations, all while operating under some of the strictest data protection obligations of any industry.
What We Cover
- HIPAA-aligned VAPT through Alastor Pulse, scoped to systems handling PHI, mapped to our HIPAA Checklist.
- Cloud Security for the EHR platforms and cloud infrastructure increasingly hosting patient data.
- Vendor Risk Assessment for the many third-party systems and integrations healthcare organizations depend on, since a vendor's breach becomes your HIPAA incident.
- DPDP Act (DPDPA) alignment for organizations handling the health data of Indian patients, layered alongside HIPAA where both apply.
- Compliance automation through Alastor Shield, keeping BAAs, risk analyses, and breach-readiness documentation continuously current instead of assembled once before an audit.
Common Requirements We See
- HIPAA Security Rule risk analysis and remediation ahead of an audit or breach investigation
- Business Associate Agreement (BAA) due diligence for new vendors and integrations
- DPDP Act (DPDPA) readiness for healthcare platforms serving Indian patients
- Security review for connected medical devices and telehealth platforms
Where to Start
Most healthcare organizations start with a HIPAA-scoped VAPT engagement and a HIPAA Checklist self-assessment, then extend into continuous monitoring across the full PHI environment.
Talk to our team about a HIPAA-aligned security program for your organization.