Meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements with certified penetration testing. Annual assessments documenting your security posture for Protected Health Information (PHI) systems. 5-day turnaround from $1,500.
New HIPAA guidance emphasizes security testing as a core requirement for healthcare organizations handling Protected Health Information.
The HIPAA Security Rule explicitly requires covered entities and business associates to conduct periodic security evaluations that include testing the effectiveness of security measures.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) increasingly cites missing or inadequate security testing during HIPAA breach investigations and compliance audits. Demonstrate proactive testing to reduce breach risk and regulatory liability.
Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities affecting PHI systems before attackers do. Proactive testing prevents breaches, reduces notification costs, and demonstrates reasonable security measures to regulators.
Healthcare organizations that document security testing demonstrate commitment to patient privacy. Testing results strengthen relationships with referring physicians, partner organizations, and patients themselves.
Your penetration testing program must address these HIPAA Security Rule requirements.
Testing must verify that system access is restricted to authorized users and that access is appropriate to their role. We test user authentication, multi-factor authentication deployment, and access logging systems.
Your systems must log and monitor access to PHI. We verify that audit logs are being generated, protected from tampering, and retained appropriately for investigation and compliance purposes.
We test mechanisms that protect PHI from improper alteration or destruction. This includes testing data integrity controls, transmission security, and systems monitoring for unauthorized changes.
We verify encryption and other protections for PHI in transit over networks. This includes testing for unencrypted PHI transmission, man-in-the-middle vulnerabilities, and VPN/TLS configuration.
We test the overall security of your IT systems including intrusion detection/prevention, vulnerability management, and security monitoring capabilities. We verify that your organization detects and responds to security incidents.
Our reports document that your organization has designated security personnel responsible for developing and implementing your security policy and procedures. This supports your compliance documentation.
Comprehensive security testing targeting systems and controls relevant to your healthcare environment.
We identify all systems that store, process, or transmit Protected Health Information and prioritize testing based on data sensitivity and access scope.
Comprehensive assessment of internet-facing systems including web applications, VPNs, and remote access portals that staff use to access PHI systems.
We test the internal network to identify lateral movement opportunities and assess controls preventing unauthorized access to PHI databases and storage systems.
Testing of custom and commercial healthcare applications for vulnerabilities that could expose PHI, including authentication bypasses and data leakage vectors.
Assessment of Wi-Fi networks and access point configurations to ensure that wireless systems don't provide unauthorized access to PHI systems.
Audit-ready documentation designed specifically for HIPAA compliance needs.
Professional assessment document mapping findings to HIPAA Security Rule requirements. Includes executive summary, technical findings, CVSS scoring, and remediation guidance.
Documentation supporting your annual Security Rule evaluation requirements. Suitable for submission to your compliance officer, internal auditors, or external audit firms.
Post-assessment consultation to discuss findings, remediation priorities, and timeline. We help you develop an action plan for addressing vulnerabilities.
After remediation efforts, we can conduct follow-up testing to verify that vulnerabilities have been properly fixed and document improvement for your compliance records.
Straightforward pricing for healthcare organizations. Annual testing recommended to maintain compliance and improve security posture.
Standard HIPAA Penetration Test
Schedule your penetration test early in your fiscal year to document compliance year-round.
This timeline allows full documentation of your annual Security Rule evaluation and demonstrates ongoing risk management efforts to auditors and regulators.
Everything you need to know about security testing for healthcare.
If your organization is a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA and handles Protected Health Information, yes. The Security Rule explicitly requires periodic security evaluation including testing. Even small practices must comply.
HIPAA requires at least annual security evaluation. Many organizations conduct testing more frequently (semi-annually or quarterly) or conduct continuous vulnerability scanning between annual penetration tests. We recommend annual penetration testing at minimum.
We coordinate with your IT team to schedule testing during low-impact periods or maintenance windows. Many testing activities are non-destructive and can occur during normal business hours. We provide a detailed scope before we start.
You can halt testing at any time. We coordinate with your security team and respect your operational needs. Some healthcare organizations prefer testing during scheduled maintenance windows for this reason.
We prioritize remediation recommendations based on risk level. Critical findings typically need immediate attention, while high and medium findings get addressed within 30-90 days. We can schedule follow-up verification testing to confirm fixes.
Yes. Our report is formatted for compliance documentation and suitable for review by external auditors, your compliance officer, or regulatory investigators. The report demonstrates your compliance with the Security Rule testing requirement.
We can sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) if needed. For penetration testing services, a BAA is typically not required since we don't create, receive, maintain, or transmit PHI. However, we're happy to execute one for your peace of mind.
Professional penetration testing for healthcare providers. Annual assessment, audit-ready report, from $1,500. 5-day turnaround guaranteed.
Security rule mapping included in all reports
Careful handling of sensitive health information
Familiar with provider environments and workflows