VIPentest · Healthcare Security

Penetration Testing for the
Healthcare Industry

Comprehensive security audits for healthcare facilities, hospitals and healthcare companies. Patient data protection, HIS and telemedicine systems security. GDPR, HIPAA, NIS2 compliance.

GDPR & HIPAA
NIS2
ISO 27001
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Healthcare facilities

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GDPR compliance

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Incident support

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Average report time

Cybersecurity challenges

Most common threats to the healthcare sector

Healthcare facilities are an attractive target for cybercriminals. Discover the key threats to patient data security and medical systems.

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Patient data at risk

A medical data breach (medical histories, personal IDs, test results) leads to loss of patient trust, GDPR fines (up to EUR 20 million), lawsuits and irreversible reputational damage to the facility.

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Ransomware attacks on hospitals

Cybercriminals block access to HIS, EMR systems and patient records, demanding ransom. A paralyzed hospital endangers patient lives, forces cancellation of surgeries and diversion of ambulances.

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Insecure integrations and APIs

Complex connections with external systems (HL7, FHIR, PACS, LIS, pharmacies, health insurers) often contain vulnerabilities enabling unauthorized access to sensitive medical data.

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Vulnerabilities in HIS systems

Hospital systems (HIS, EMR) often rely on outdated software with critical CVE vulnerabilities. An attack on HIS means not only data loss, but also loss of trust and continuity of medical care.

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Unsecured IoMT devices

Medical IoT devices (infusion pumps, monitors, pacemakers, biosensors) often have weak security, enabling remote manipulation of treatment parameters and endangering patient lives.

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Compliance audit vs. real-world testing

Formal GDPR/ISO audits are a good start, but they do not detect real vulnerabilities in authentication, APIs or business logic. Only pentests reveal whether security controls actually work in practice.

Scope of services

Comprehensive penetration testing for healthcare

Professional security audits tailored to the specifics of the healthcare sector and regulatory requirements of GDPR, HIPAA, NIS2, ISO 27001, HITRUST.

Comprehensive penetration testing of hospital systems (HIS – Hospital Information Systems), electronic medical records (EMR), patient registration systems and citizen portals. We verify the security of patient record access controls (RBAC), medical staff authorization, sensitive data encryption and integrations with external systems.

HIS and EMR system testing
RBAC access control audit
PHI data encryption verification
Patient portal testing

Comprehensive compliance audits for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and European data protection regulations. We verify PHI (Protected Health Information) protection mechanisms, patient rights, breach notification procedures, impact assessments (DPIA) and technical safeguards for medical data processing.

GDPR/HIPAA compliance audit
DPIA procedure verification
PHI data protection testing
Data breach risk assessment

Penetration testing of e-Health applications, telemedicine platforms, e-Prescription, e-Referral systems and patient mobile applications. We verify the security of video consultations, medical data exchange, patient portal integrations, identity verification and patient-doctor communication safeguards.

Telemedicine platform testing
e-Prescription and e-Referral audit
Video consultation verification
Healthcare mobile app testing

Security testing of IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) devices: infusion pumps, patient monitors, pacemakers, defibrillators, biosensors, telemedicine devices. We verify communication security (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa), firmware, device APIs, medical protocols and compliance with FDA Cybersecurity Guidelines.

IoMT device testing
Device firmware audit
Wireless protocol verification
FDA Guidelines compliance

Audits of hospital networks, healthcare facility IT infrastructure and system integrations. We verify the security of PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), LIS (Laboratory Information System), pharmaceutical systems, HL7/FHIR integrations, Active Directory, VPN and medical network segmentation in accordance with best practices.

Hospital network testing
PACS and LIS system audit
HL7/FHIR integration verification
Medical Active Directory pentesting
Frequently asked questions

FAQ – Penetration testing for healthcare

Answers to the most common questions from healthcare facilities and companies about penetration testing and security audits.

Healthcare facilities store sensitive patient data, medical histories, test results and treatment information. A data breach leads to loss of patient trust, GDPR fines (up to EUR 20 million), legal liability and reputational damage. Ransomware attacks can paralyze hospital operations and endanger patient lives. Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them.
Yes. GDPR requires the implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including regular security testing. The HIPAA Security Rule requires risk assessments and penetration testing of systems processing PHI (Protected Health Information). NIS2 mandates testing for critical healthcare entities.
We test: HIS (Hospital Information Systems), EMR (Electronic Medical Records), telemedicine platforms, e-Prescription, e-Referral, patient portals, registration systems, PACS (radiology), LIS (laboratories), healthcare mobile applications, IoMT devices, HL7/FHIR integrations, medical APIs.
The duration depends on scope: small clinic/patient portal (3-5 days), medium hospital with HIS (7-12 days), large hospital with multiple systems (15-25 days), telemedicine platform (5-8 days), IoMT medical devices (7-14 days). For large healthcare groups, the timeline may be extended.
Yes, we typically test the production environment during agreed time windows (e.g., nights, weekends) with full IT team coordination. We use techniques that are safe for continuity of medical care and availability of critical systems. Alternatively, we can test a pre-prod/staging environment if it is identical.
Yes. Our consultants hold OSCP, OSWE, CEH certifications and have experience working with healthcare facilities, hospitals and healthcare companies. We understand the specifics of HIS, EMR, telemedicine systems and the requirements of GDPR, HIPAA, NIS2, ISO 27001, HITRUST. All tests are conducted under NDA with full patient data confidentiality.
We test: authorization and authentication (including medical SSO), patient record access control (RBAC), sensitive data protection (encryption), HL7/FHIR integrations, medical APIs, patient portals, e-Prescription/e-Referral systems, PACS, LIS, mobile applications, IoMT devices, OWASP Top 10, business logic flaws.
Yes. HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is a healthcare security standard combining HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS requirements. Our penetration tests support HITRUST compliance by verifying security controls, testing technical measures and delivering reports aligned with certification requirements.
Yes. We test IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) devices: infusion pumps, patient monitors, pacemakers, defibrillators, biosensors, telemedicine devices. We verify communication security (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa), firmware, device APIs, medical protocols and compliance with FDA Cybersecurity Guidelines.
The report includes: executive summary for hospital management, detailed vulnerability descriptions with CVSS v3 risk ratings, proof-of-concept (screenshots, logs), remediation recommendations aligned with NIST/ISO, mapping to GDPR/HIPAA/NIS2/ISO 27001/HITRUST, fix prioritization, testing timeline. Format: PDF + optionally Excel for tracking.

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