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Cybersecurity for healthcare
Healthcare holds the most sensitive data there is and cannot afford downtime. We secure the systems that patient care, billing and research depend on.
At a glance
A hospital, clinic, health-tech or life sciences company: what you run, and how NPLUS secures it.
Each system in the middle ring is paired with the security service that protects it.
Matching numbers show each pair. Select a service to see what it includes. Full detail is in the table below.
Healthcare: A hospital, clinic, health-tech or life sciences company
- EHR and clinical systems: how nplus secures it with Identity & Access Management
- Patient data and privacy: how nplus secures it with HIPAA Security
- Patient portal and health app: how nplus secures it with Application Security
- Connected medical devices: how nplus secures it with Vulnerability Management
- Cloud imaging and research data: how nplus secures it with Cloud Security Review
- Ransomware and downtime: how nplus secures it with Incident Response Readiness
How it works
Five steps, from the first call to results.
We start
A short call
- We learn how you work today
- Written for hospitals, clinics, health-tech and life sciences companies
We look at
What you run
- EHR and clinical systems
- Patient data and privacy
We secure
How NPLUS secures it
- Identity & Access Management
- HIPAA Security
You review
Findings and plan
- Risks ranked by impact
- Owner and date for each fix
The result
What you get
- A documented risk analysis of every system that holds patient data
- Strong, fast logins for clinicians, and old accounts removed
Continuous: recurring scans · quarterly access reviews · training · leadership reporting
What it is
Healthcare Cybersecurity, in plain language.
A security programme built around the systems a healthcare organisation really runs: the electronic health record, the patient portal and app, billing and claims, connected medical devices, cloud data and staff email. We assess each system, fix the highest risks first, and prepare you for HIPAA, India's DPDP Act and customer security reviews.
What you run
The risk
How NPLUS secures it
EHR and clinical systems
The risk: Shared or stolen logins expose patient records to the wrong people.
Identity & Access Management. We set up single sign-on with extra verification that suits busy clinicians, and remove old access.
Patient data and privacy
The risk: Records are copied, over-shared or kept longer than the rules allow.
HIPAA Security. We run a HIPAA-style risk analysis, map the data, and close gaps against HIPAA and DPDP.
Patient portal and health app
The risk: Flaws in web and mobile apps leak records or appointments.
Application Security. We test the portal, app and APIs before launch and after major changes.
Connected medical devices
The risk: Old device software gives attackers a path into the hospital network.
Vulnerability Management. We find exposed devices, separate them on the network, and plan safe patching.
Cloud imaging and research data
The risk: Open storage and broad access expose large data sets.
Cloud Security Review. We review cloud storage, encryption and access for imaging, lab and research data.
Ransomware and downtime
The risk: An attack on the EHR or lab system stops patient care.
Incident Response Readiness. We write and rehearse a response plan with downtime procedures for clinical teams.
Who it's for
Written for hospitals, clinics, health-tech and life sciences companies.
Hospitals, clinic chains, diagnostics labs, health-tech platforms, pharma and medical device companies. These are the people we usually work with:
- CEOs, COOs and medical directors
- CIOs, CISOs and IT heads
- Compliance and privacy officers
- Patient access and revenue cycle leaders
- Marketing and business development heads
- Health-tech product and engineering leads
Cybersecurity by department
Why it matters
Why this matters for hospitals, clinics, health-tech and life sciences companies.
Health records sell for more than card numbers, and ransomware that stops a hospital puts patients at risk. Many devices run old software that cannot be patched quickly. Clinicians share workstations and need fast access, so weak logins are common. Regulators, insurers and hospital customers now ask for proof of security before they sign or renew.
How we work
How we work with hospitals, clinics, health-tech and life sciences companies.
The same four steps on every engagement, sized to your team.
- Step 01
Assess
We map your assets, data and vendors, scan for vulnerabilities and review your controls against your target framework.
- Step 02
Prioritize
Every gap is ranked by business impact and likelihood, so effort goes where risk and audit pressure are highest.
- Step 03
Remediate
We work alongside your team to harden configurations, write policies and put controls in place — documented as we go.
- Step 04
Sustain
Recurring scans, access reviews, training and reporting keep your security posture measurable and audit evidence current.
What you get
The results you can expect.
- A documented risk analysis of every system that holds patient data
- Strong, fast logins for clinicians, and old accounts removed
- Medical devices and lab systems separated from the main network
- Backups and a tested plan so care continues during an attack
- Evidence ready for HIPAA reviews, DPDP obligations and customer questionnaires
We do not promise fixed numbers before we have seen your systems. In the first call we agree what to measure, and we report against it.
FAQ
Cybersecurity for healthcare: common questions.
Do you help with HIPAA compliance?
Yes. We carry out the security risk analysis HIPAA requires, map where protected health information lives, and help you close gaps in safeguards, policies and vendor agreements. We give practical guidance, not legal advice, and can work alongside your counsel.
We are an Indian health-tech company. Does HIPAA apply?
HIPAA applies when you handle protected health information for US covered entities, for example as a vendor to US hospitals. India's DPDP Act applies to personal data you process in India. Many health-tech companies need both, and we plan one set of controls that serves both.
Can you test without disturbing patient care?
Yes. We agree test windows with clinical and IT teams, avoid live clinical devices unless planned, and stop immediately if anything affects care.
Where should hospitals, clinics, health-tech and life sciences companies start with security?
Start with a short review of the systems shown in the diagram on this page. We list what you have, rank the risks by how likely and how damaging they are, and agree the first fixes. You do not need to do everything at once.
Can you guarantee we will not be breached?
No, and nobody can honestly promise that. Our work reduces the chance of an attack succeeding and limits the damage if one does, and it gives you evidence of the care you have taken.
Do you work with our existing IT team or vendor?
Yes. We work alongside your IT staff or managed service provider, give them specific tasks, and check the results. We serve clients in India and the USA.
Serving clients across the USA and India
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