Penetration testing is part of a comprehensive cyber security strategy. Learn how RiverSpring Living partnered with BlueOrange Compliance to identify real-world system vulnerabilities as part of their compliance efforts.
With the increasing security risks and consequences of a cyber attack, many healthcare organizations are implementing additional methods such as network penetration testing to evaluate the effectiveness of their security efforts.
Protecting patient information is essential for HIPAA compliance. This includes testing network and security systems, which can be challenging for healthcare organizations.
One effective way to evaluate network and security systems is with penetration testing. Penetration testing helps uncover hidden vulnerabilities in network systems, applications, and infrastructure that could be exploited by attackers. This is crucial for healthcare systems that handle sensitive patient data.
Penetration Testing and Cyber Security
Penetration testing can be a key element of a proactive cyber security strategy, but many healthcare IT departments lack the resources or expertise that can be dedicated to the design and implementation of testing methodologies that actively analyze their systems for technical vulnerabilities.
In the case of RiverSpring Living, a large healthcare organization located in Riverdale, NY, CIO David Finkelstein and his team determined that hiring a compliance partner to perform penetration testing was the right option.
“BlueOrange Compliance offered a practical approach to a security challenge, as well as a quick and easy way to validate compliance,” he said.
Adding the network penetration testing capabilities allowed RiverSpring Living to complete a more comprehensive evaluation of their security posture.
“The BlueOrange penetration testing validated and provided additional insight into potential security risks I had already suspected, and included remediation support and recommendations,” Finkelstein said.
The team at RiverSpring Living has benefited from the support of BlueOrange Compliance to provide reliable service in the area of cyber security and compliance and look forward to continuously streamlining their efforts.
Validate Security Measures with Penetration Testing
With BlueOrange Compliance engaged as a part of a robust cyber security strategy, RiverSpring Living continuously looks for ways to go above and beyond in the area of security and compliance.
“As a partner, BlueOrange Compliance helps to make sure that we’re not only meeting the letter of the HIPAA regulations but gives us guidance and assistance to identify areas that may be meeting the regulation but may not be as good as they could be,” said Finkelstein. “They share sample policies and procedures or even examples of how other organizations have done this to help RiverSpring Living get to a higher level of compliance and build a comprehensive program.”
The organization continues to focus on enhancing the cyber security aspect of their overall security posture, mindful of the attention cyber criminals increasingly direct toward healthcare.
Regulations and best practices change frequently. A strong compliance strategy that focuses on cyber security can help providers protect their employees, patients, residents, and stakeholders. This strategy can help mitigate security risks.
Learn more about the steps that RiverSpring Living has taken to boost their cyber security and compliance strategy by accessing the full case study today.
