Industry
Security for Healthcare
Hospitals, medical devices, and patient platforms hold some of the most sensitive data on earth, and run on infrastructure that often can't be patched on demand.
AVG COST OF A HEALTHCARE DATA BREACH - HIGHEST OF ANY INDUSTRY FOR 14 YEARS
OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS HIT BY AT LEAST ONE CYBERATTACK IN THE LAST YEAR
Securing healthcare means protecting patient privacy, ensuring continuity of care, and demonstrating compliance to auditors and regulators alike. It requires careful change management around clinical systems, privacy-by-design across data flows, and a clear-eyed inventory of every connected asset, from EHRs to infusion pumps.
Why it matters
Patient Data Is the Crown Jewel
Healthcare runs on legacy systems that can't simply be rebooted, devices that ship with default credentials, and clinical workflows where any downtime translates directly into patient harm. Attackers know this, which is exactly why the sector has stayed at the top of the ransomware target list.
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Highest Breach Costs Anywhere
Healthcare data breaches average $9.77M, more than double the global average and the most expensive of any industry, driven by regulatory fines, recovery, and downtime.
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Ransomware's Favorite Target
Roughly two-thirds of healthcare organizations were hit by ransomware last year, with attacks delaying procedures, diverting ambulances, and putting patient lives at direct risk.
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Connected Devices, Unpatched Risk
Infusion pumps, imaging systems, and EHR-integrated devices were never designed for hostile networks, and most can't be taken offline to patch without disrupting care.
Regulatory landscape, India
Compliance built for Indian healthcare
Every engagement is aligned to the regulations that actually apply to your sector in India, so your security programme satisfies auditors and regulators, not just a checklist.
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DPDP Act, 2023
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act governs patient personal data: consent, breach notification, and reasonable security safeguards for hospitals and health-tech.
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CERT-In Directions (2022)
6-hour incident reporting and 180-day log retention apply to healthcare providers and their IT service providers operating in India.
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ABDM & NDHM Guidelines
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission's health-data management policy sets privacy and security expectations for entities in the national digital health ecosystem.
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HIPAA / HITRUST (for US-facing)
Indian hospitals and health-tech serving US patients or partners also align to HIPAA and HITRUST. We cover both India and international frameworks.
How we help
Three services that matter most
Of our 46 services, these are the ones we would recommend a healthcare team start with.
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Data Privacy & Protection
HIPAA, GDPR, and regional health data regulations: data mapping, DPIAs, and privacy program design tailored to clinical workflows.
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Compliance & Certification
Audit-ready evidence for HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2. Gap assessments and continuous compliance for clinical environments.
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Vulnerability Assessment
Continuous discovery and prioritization across hospital networks, EHR platforms, and connected medical devices, without disrupting clinical operations.
Solutions
Platforms we deploy for healthcare
Partner technology and outcome-based solutions we implement and run for healthcare teams, matched to the threats above.
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Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Discover, classify, and label patient data across EHR exports, SaaS, and endpoints, with encryption that follows the record.
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Microsoft Defender for IoT
Agentless visibility and threat detection for connected medical devices and clinical networks that can't run traditional endpoint agents.
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Acronis Disaster Recovery
Tested, fast recovery of clinical systems after ransomware, so care continuity doesn't depend on paying a ransom.
FAQ
Common questions
01Why are healthcare data breaches so expensive?
Healthcare breaches average $9.77M, more than double the global average and the highest of any industry for 14 consecutive years, driven by regulatory fines, patient-safety recovery costs, and extended downtime in clinical environments.
02How exposed is healthcare to ransomware?
Roughly two-thirds of healthcare organizations were hit by ransomware in the past year, with attacks capable of delaying procedures and diverting patient care, making rapid detection and response critical.
03What data protection laws apply to Indian healthcare providers?
The DPDP Act, 2023 governs patient personal data: consent, breach notification, and reasonable security safeguards. CERT-In's directions require 6-hour incident reporting and 180-day log retention, and providers in the national digital health ecosystem must also align with ABDM/NDHM guidelines.
04Do you test medical devices and legacy hospital systems?
Yes. We assess EHR platforms, connected medical devices, and hospital networks without disrupting clinical operations, since many of these systems can't be taken offline to patch.
05Do you support HIPAA compliance for hospitals serving US patients?
Yes. Indian hospitals and health-tech companies serving US patients or partners need to align with HIPAA and HITRUST alongside Indian regulations. We cover both together in one engagement.
06What's the biggest security gap in hospital environments?
Legacy systems and connected devices (infusion pumps, imaging systems, EHR integrations) were never designed for hostile networks and often can't be patched without disrupting patient care, which is why asset inventory and segmentation matter as much as testing.
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