Altius IT's CISA-certified auditors deliver independent IT security audits, penetration testing, and compliance services tailored to the unique requirements of healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical device manufacturers.
Healthcare and life sciences organizations manage vast quantities of protected health information (PHI), clinical trial data, and proprietary research. A single breach can result in millions of dollars in HIPAA penalties, compromised drug development pipelines, reputational damage, and loss of patient trust.
Ransomware targeting hospitals and research facilities, intellectual property theft of drug formulations, phishing attacks on clinical staff, medical device vulnerabilities, insider threats from contractors with EHR access, and third-party vendor risks from billing, telehealth, and CRO platforms.
Protected Health Information (PHI), Electronic Health Records (EHR), clinical trial data, drug formulation and research data, genomic and biomarker data, patient payment information
HIPAA, HITECH, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, NIST SP 800-66, state health data privacy laws
Comprehensive IT security audit and penetration testing services tailored to the specific risks and compliance requirements of healthcare & life sciences organizations.
Comprehensive evaluation of your network infrastructure, firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Network security auditFull-spectrum security assessment covering your technology, people, and processes — using our proprietary 50-point methodology to uncover hidden risks.
Cybersecurity auditIn-depth testing of your web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, authentication flaws, injection attacks, and data exposure risks.
Web app security auditAssessment of your compliance posture against frameworks including HIPAA, HITECH, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and other applicable requirements.
Compliance auditIdentifies and prioritizes the controls and safeguards needed to cost-effectively protect your information systems and sensitive data.
Risk assessmentSimulated real-world attacks against your network, applications, and infrastructure to test your defenses and identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
Penetration testingWe understand the specific compliance requirements, threat profiles, and operational constraints that healthcare & life sciences organizations face. Our independent, certified auditors deliver actionable findings — not generic checklists.
No vendor ties. Recommendations aligned solely with your risk tolerance and business goals.
Led by experts with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, CISA certification, and industry leadership experience.
Thorough 360-degree review covering your technology, people, and processes.
Every engagement includes follow-up support to ensure vulnerabilities are properly mitigated.
Healthcare and life sciences is consistently the most targeted sector for cyberattacks in the United States. Hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical device manufacturers manage enormous volumes of sensitive patient data and proprietary research — making them high-value targets for ransomware, data theft, and corporate espionage. HIPAA, HITECH, and FDA regulations require organizations to implement comprehensive safeguards and conduct regular risk assessments.
Altius IT's certified auditors have served healthcare and life sciences organizations for over 30 years. We understand the specific regulatory requirements, workflow constraints, and technology environments that make this sector uniquely challenging. Our 50-point security process addresses HIPAA compliance, EHR security, clinical trial data protection, medical device risks, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, and third-party vendor management.
Altius IT provides certified IT security audit services across multiple industry sectors.
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