Сase study:
Healthcare
US Healthcare Startup and a Comprehensive Security Approach
A US-based healthcare technology startup approached us with the goal of achieving HIPAA compliance. This milestone was critical for their growth, ensuring legal adherence to patient data protection laws and enabling partnerships with hospitals, insurers, and digital health providers.
Challenge
While the client initially focused on HIPAA compliance, it quickly became clear that their infrastructure faced broader cybersecurity challenges. Without immediate improvements, they were exposed to risks of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) leaks, regulatory penalties, and disruptions to clinical operations.
Methodologies we use
Our Approach
We applied a holistic security model, engaging all three of our teams — GRC, Red Team,
and Blue Team — working as one integrated unit.
Red Team
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Conducted penetration testing, uncovering a critical vulnerability in the telehealth platform’s API that could have allowed unauthorized access to ePHI.
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Supported the client in patching the issue within days, preventing a potential large-scale data breach.
Blue Team
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Detected a real security incident within the first month: a series of brute-force login attempts targeting the clinician portal.
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Executed immediate incident response procedures, hardened authentication, and deployed continuous monitoring with event correlation to block future attacks.
GRC Team
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Developed HIPAA-aligned security policies and procedures.
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Helped the client collect, structure, and document compliance evidence required for HIPAA audits.
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Formalized previously undocumented workflows to ensure regulatory and legal readiness under HIPAA and HITECH.
Results
The client achieved HIPAA compliance while simultaneously strengthening their overall cybersecurity posture.
Eliminated critical vulnerabilities that could have resulted in large fines and patient trust loss.
Established credibility with healthcare partners and insurers, unlocking new growth and integration opportunities.
Key Takeaway
The startup’s success was driven by a comprehensive approach. Our Red, Blue, and GRC Teams worked seamlessly as one — combining compliance expertise, offensive testing, and defensive monitoring. This unified model ensured maximum protection for patient data and delivered security across all levels of the business, far beyond initial compliance requirements.
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