THE THREAT LANDSCAPE
Healthcare is facing unprecedented cyber threats with attacks increasing 650% since 2020.
Small providers face particular risk due to valuable data but limited security resources.
Why Healthcare is Targeted:
- Patient records sell for $250-$1,000 on dark markets (50x more than credit cards)
- Legacy systems often run outdated, unpatched software
- Clinical urgency creates pressure to pay ransoms
- Staff prioritize patient care over security procedures
Common Attack Vectors:
- Phishing campaigns disguised as insurance verifications
- Remote desktop vulnerabilities exploited after hours
- Third-party vendor breaches through connected systems
- Endpoint weaknesses on clinical devices and workstations
REMOTE HIPAA COMPLIANCE ESSENTIALS
Our virtual compliance program addresses these threats through:
- Risk Assessment: Identifying where PHI lives and flows through systems
- Technical Safeguards: Implementing minimum necessary access and encryption
- Policy Development: Creating usable documentation staff will actually follow
- Incident Response: Preparing for breaches before they happen
- Security Awareness: Converting staff from vulnerabilities into defenders
SPECIALIZED REMOTE PROVIDER GUIDANCE
Virtual security assessments for practices of all sizes:
Essential Security Controls All Providers Need:
- Multi-factor authentication on all systems containing PHI
- Encrypted backup solutions with tested recovery procedures
- Endpoint protection beyond traditional antivirus
- Network segmentation separating clinical and administrative systems
- Security monitoring detecting unusual access patterns
Contact us about our fully remote Compliance Advisor as a Service (CAaaS)