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HIPAA Penetration Testing

Shield 7 offers specialized HIPAA Penetration Testing services to validate your organization’s compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Through rigorous technical evaluations, we carefully identify vulnerabilities, assess existing security controls, and provide actionable recommendations to improve the safety and security of electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Why Choose Shield 7 for HIPAA Penetration Testing?

  • Expert Compliance Testing: Our assessments align with HIPAA Evaluation Standard   § 164.308(a)(8) and NIST 800-66 guidelines.
  • Thorough Approach: We combine vulnerability assessments and penetration tests for thorough evaluations of systems.
  • Actionable Insights: Clear reporting highlights gaps and outlines steps for improvement.
  • Third-Party Assurance: Independent testing builds trust with stakeholders and auditors.
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Technical and Nontechnical Evaluations

Shield 7 provides both technical and nontechnical evaluations that are required under HIPAA standards. Together, these assessments provide a more complete overview of your organization’s overall HIPAA compliance:

  • Technical Evaluations: Penetration tests validate the effectiveness of currently implemented security controls.
  • Nontechnical Evaluations: Documentation reviews maintain compliance with various policies and plans.

Advanced Testing Techniques

Shield 7’s thorough testing approach makes sure that all of your current security controls are evaluated meticulously. Our HIPAA penetration testing employs several different techniques, including:

  • Vulnerability assessments of current networks, applications, and systems
  • Simulated insider attacks to identify potential breaches and vulnerabilities
  • Validation of data encryption, access controls, and monitoring systems
  • Actionable recommendations for remediating identified risks
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Benefits of HIPAA Penetration Testing

  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively address any vulnerabilities in ePHI storage and transmission.
  • Compliance Readiness: Meet stringent HIPAA standards with greater confidence.
  • Enhanced Security: Strengthen current controls to better protect patient information.
  • Stakeholder Trust: Demonstrate commitment to patient data protection through independent testing.

HIPAA Compliance Frameworks We Support

Our services integrate seamlessly with your compliance program to maintain strict alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices. Our penetration testing aligns with the industry’s leading standards and frameworks, including:

  • HIPAA § 164.308(a)(8)
  • NIST 800-66
  • SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR frameworks (where applicable)
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Secure Your ePHI Today

Strengthen your healthcare organization’s current compliance posture with Shield 7’s HIPAA Penetration Testing services. 

Contact us today to schedule your assessment and gain expert insights into safeguarding your internal and external networks. Protect your organization from the latest cyber threats with tailored testing solutions and actionable recommendations from Shield 7.

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