Offensive Intelligence Unit
Healthcare Security

Protect Patient Data and Medical Systems From Cyber Threats

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for ransomware, data theft, and regulatory action. We secure EHR systems, medical devices, and clinical infrastructure with operator-led offensive security.

HIPAA and HITRUST-aligned penetration testing
Medical device and IoT security assessment
EHR and clinical application security testing

Industry Challenges & Security Risks

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Patient Data Cannot Be Reissued After a Breach

Protected health information commands a premium over payment-card data on criminal markets precisely because a patient cannot cancel a diagnosis the way they cancel a card. That permanence is what makes healthcare a standing target.

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EHR & Patient Data Exposure

Electronic health records contain highly sensitive data. A single breach can expose millions of patient records and trigger HIPAA violations.

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Medical Device Vulnerabilities

Connected medical devices often run outdated firmware with known vulnerabilities, creating entry points into clinical networks.

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Ransomware Targeting Healthcare

HHS HC3 reports healthcare among the most-targeted sectors for ransomware, where an attack does not just encrypt files, it diverts ambulances and delays care.

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Third-Party & Vendor Risks

Healthcare supply chains include hundreds of vendors with varying security postures, each a potential breach vector.

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Legacy System Dependencies

Aging systems that can't be easily patched create persistent vulnerabilities across clinical and administrative environments.

How We Secure Your Organization

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Security Designed for Healthcare

We understand clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, and the stakes involved when patient safety depends on system availability.

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EHR & Clinical Application Testing

Manual security testing of electronic health record systems, patient portals, and clinical applications, including the HL7/FHIR integrations between them.

We Also Operate Here
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Medical Device Security Assessment

Testing connected medical devices, IoMT infrastructure, and biomedical systems for exploitable vulnerabilities.

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Cloud & Infrastructure Testing

Assessing cloud environments, network segmentation, and hybrid architectures against healthcare-specific threats.

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Continuous Security Testing

Testing that re-engages whenever you onboard a new EHR module, integrate a device fleet, or stand up a telehealth service, coordinated around clinical uptime requirements.

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Red Teaming & Incident Readiness

Full-scope adversary simulation at /red-teaming, testing whether your team detects and contains an intrusion before it reaches clinical systems.

Why Choose Alacrinet

Proven Expertise in Your Industry

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Healthcare-Specific Expertise

Our team understands clinical workflows, HL7/FHIR protocols, and the unique constraints of healthcare environments.

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HIPAA & HITRUST Compliance

Every engagement produces reports mapped to HIPAA Security Rule, HITRUST CSF, and state-level privacy requirements.

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Zero Disruption to Clinical Operations

Testing is designed to never impact patient care, clinical systems, or medical device functionality.

FAQs

Questions You May Have

Q01 Do you test medical devices and IoMT systems?

Yes. We assess connected medical devices, biomedical equipment, and IoMT infrastructure for vulnerabilities that could impact patient safety or data integrity.

Q02 Are your reports HIPAA-compliant?

Every engagement produces reports aligned with HIPAA Security Rule requirements, including risk assessments that support your compliance documentation.

Q03 Will testing disrupt clinical operations?

No. We coordinate testing windows with your clinical and IT teams to ensure zero impact on patient care or system availability.

Q04 How do you handle PHI during testing?

We follow strict data handling protocols. Any PHI encountered during testing is documented securely and reported through encrypted channels.

Operator Note

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“The HIPAA Security Rule does not require a pentest. OCR enforcement treats it as one anyway. We scope to the enforcement reality, not the audit minimum.”
Bailey Besheer, Managing Director of Cybersecurity Services

Talk to an Operator

Map Every Route to Your PHI, Then Close It

We trace the route from patient portal to EHR the way ransomware crews do, then hand you the fix.