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Protect Patient Data. Meet HIPAA. Stop Breaches.

Healthcare organizations are the #1 target for ransomware and data breaches. We deliver penetration testing and security assessments specifically scoped for HIPAA compliance, PHI protection, and the unique threat landscape of healthcare IT.

Hospitals and health systems Telehealth and digital health platforms Health insurance and payers Medical device manufacturers Clinical research organizations
engagement log Cybersecurity for Healthcare Organizations testing
day 01scopetargets confirmed · rules of engagement signedagreed
day 01reconattack surface mappedcomplete
day 02findingbroken access control on a tenant boundarycritical
day 03findingsecrets recoverable from a build artifacthigh
day 04triagereviewed and countersigned by a Lorikeet pentesterpublished
day 04delivertickets opened in your tracker201
afterretestfixes verified · included in scopeno charge
retest included human countersigned report your auditor accepts
6engagements we recommend here 6sub-sectors covered fixedscope and price, published 14frameworks on one programme
Threat picture

Why this sector gets targeted

Healthcare is the most breached industry in the United States, with the average data breach costing $10.93 million -more than double any other sector. Attackers target healthcare for its combination of high-value data (PHI, insurance records, SSNs), legacy systems, and complex vendor ecosystems. Ransomware groups specifically target hospitals and clinics because operational disruption directly threatens patient safety, increasing the likelihood of ransom payment. Meanwhile, HIPAA enforcement actions and OCR audits are increasing, with penalties reaching millions of dollars for organizations that fail to conduct adequate risk assessments and security testing.

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Who we work with here

Hospitals and health systems
Telehealth and digital health platforms
Health insurance and payers
Medical device manufacturers
Clinical research organizations
Healthcare SaaS and EHR vendors
Engagements

What we usually run

Scoped for this sector rather than sold as a catalogue. Each one is fixed scope with retest included.

Web Application Penetration Testing

Patient portals, EHR interfaces, and scheduling systems are prime targets.

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API Penetration Testing

HL7 FHIR APIs and third-party integrations create complex attack surfaces.

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HIPAA Penetration Testing

Meet HIPAA Security Rule requirements with compliance-ready testing.

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Cloud Security Testing

Validate PHI protection in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

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Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning for healthcare environments with legacy systems.

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Active Directory Testing

Hospital AD environments are prime targets for lateral movement.

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Why us

What you get working with Lorikeet

  • HIPAA-aligned testing methodology covering all Security Rule technical safeguards
  • Reports accepted by OCR auditors and healthcare compliance teams
  • Experience testing patient portals, EHR integrations, and medical device APIs
Questions

Asked on almost every call

HIPAA does not explicitly mandate penetration testing, but the Security Rule requires covered entities to conduct regular risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of security controls. OCR has increasingly interpreted this to include penetration testing, and most healthcare compliance frameworks (HITRUST, NIST 800-66) recommend it as a standard practice.

We never access, store, or exfiltrate real PHI during testing. Our engagements use test accounts, synthetic data, and controlled environments. If we discover PHI exposure during testing, we document the finding immediately and notify your team through secure channels.

Yes. We test HL7 FHIR APIs, patient portal integrations, SSO configurations, and third-party vendor connections. We understand the healthcare interoperability stack and test for healthcare-specific vulnerabilities in addition to standard OWASP testing.

Our testing methodology maps to HITRUST CSF controls, and our reports can be used to support HITRUST certification efforts. We also partner with audit firms that provide HITRUST assessments.

We scope based on your most critical assets: patient-facing applications, clinical systems with PHI access, external-facing infrastructure, and high-risk network segments. We work with your IT and compliance teams to define scope that addresses your highest risks and compliance requirements.

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Scope it in one call

Tell us what is in scope and we come back with a fixed price and a start date.

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