Healthcare Cybersecurity Specialists

Cybersecurity for Medical Practices

Your patients trust you with their most sensitive information. Generic IT providers don't understand HIPAA, EHR security, or healthcare compliance. We do.

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93%
of healthcare organizations have experienced a data breach
$10.9M
average cost of a healthcare data breach
$1.5M
maximum HIPAA penalty per violation category per year
287
average days to identify and contain a healthcare breach

Unique Risks Medical Practices Face

Healthcare data is the most valuable target for cybercriminals

Electronic Health Records

EHR systems contain complete patient histories, diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans. A single breach can expose thousands of patients and trigger federal investigations.

HIPAA Compliance Burden

The Security Rule requires administrative, physical, and technical safeguards with documented policies. OCR actively audits and penalizes practices of all sizes for violations.

Ransomware Targeting

Healthcare is the #1 ransomware target because practices will pay to restore patient access. Attacks can shut down operations for weeks and compromise patient care.

Connected Medical Devices

Diagnostic equipment, imaging systems, and IoT devices create attack vectors. Many run outdated software and lack security controls, putting your network at risk.

Staff Access & Training

Clinical staff need quick access to records, creating tension with security. Phishing attacks exploit busy healthcare workers who click without thinking.

Business Associate Risk

Your vendors, billing companies, and cloud providers can cause breaches you're responsible for. HIPAA requires documented agreements and oversight of all business associates.

Why Generic IT Falls Short in Healthcare

See how specialized healthcare security compares to general IT support

Capability Generic IT Firm SPM Advisors
HIPAA Security Rule Expertise Limited
EHR Security Hardening
Risk Assessment Documentation
Healthcare-Specific Training Generic
Medical Device Security
Breach Response Planning
Business Associate Agreement Review
OCR Audit Preparation
Cyber Insurance Optimization

How We Protect Your Practice

Comprehensive security designed specifically for healthcare providers

HIPAA Risk Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation required by the Security Rule, with prioritized remediation roadmap.

  • Administrative safeguards review
  • Physical safeguards assessment
  • Technical controls evaluation
  • Documentation gap analysis

EHR Security

Protect your electronic health records with layered security controls.

  • Access control configuration
  • Audit log monitoring
  • Encryption verification
  • Backup and recovery testing

Staff Training

Healthcare-specific security awareness that protects patients and satisfies HIPAA.

  • Phishing simulation
  • HIPAA privacy training
  • Secure patient communication
  • Incident reporting procedures

24/7 Threat Monitoring

Continuous protection that catches threats before they become breaches.

  • Endpoint detection & response
  • Network monitoring
  • Anomaly detection
  • Rapid incident response

Policy Development

Written policies and procedures required by HIPAA and expected by auditors.

  • Security policy templates
  • Incident response plans
  • Business associate agreements
  • Workforce sanctions policy

Insurance & Compliance

Documentation and controls that satisfy insurers and reduce premiums.

  • Coverage gap analysis
  • Application support
  • Premium reduction strategies
  • Claims preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from medical practice owners about cybersecurity

What HIPAA requirements apply to small medical practices?
All covered entities, regardless of size, must comply with HIPAA's Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. This includes implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, conducting regular risk assessments, training staff, and maintaining documentation. Small practices often mistakenly believe they're exempt, but OCR enforces against practices of all sizes.
How do I protect patient data in my EHR system?
EHR security requires multiple layers: strong access controls with unique user credentials, automatic session timeouts, audit logging, encryption at rest and in transit, regular security updates, and backup procedures. You should also verify your EHR vendor's security certifications and understand your shared responsibility for data protection.
What happens if my practice has a data breach?
HIPAA requires notification to affected patients within 60 days, notification to HHS, and for breaches affecting 500+ individuals, notification to media outlets. Beyond regulatory penalties (up to $1.5M per violation category), you face reputation damage, potential lawsuits, and loss of patient trust. Having an incident response plan dramatically reduces breach impact.
Why can't my general IT provider handle healthcare security?
General IT providers focus on keeping systems running, not healthcare-specific compliance and risk management. HIPAA requires documented policies, risk assessments, and specific technical controls that most IT companies don't understand. Healthcare cybersecurity requires knowledge of EHR systems, medical device security, and regulatory requirements unique to the industry.

Protect Your Practice and Your Patients

Don't wait for a breach or an OCR audit to take security seriously. Let's discuss how to protect your practice with confidence.

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