HealthTech Cybersecurity I Digital Health Security I HIPAA & HITRUST I VerSprite

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HealthTech Moves Fast.
Security Must Keep Pace.

Digital health is transforming healthcare delivery-patient portals, telehealth platforms, wearables, clinical analytics, and Al-powered diagnostic tools are reshaping how care is delivered and experienced. But this innovation creates security challenges that traditional healthcare IT teams never faced.

Health Tech companies operate at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and consumer expectations. You’re subject to HIPAA as a business associate, expected to achieve HITRUST or SOC 2 certification by enterprise customers, and scrutinized by security-conscious health systems before every contract.

VerSprite has spent over 20 years helping healthcare technology companies build security into their products and platforms-not as an afterthought, but as a competitive advantage that accelerates sales cycles and enables enterprise adoption.

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Threats Targeting HealthTech

Threat	Business Impact
Data Breaches	Customer loss, regulatory fines, litigation, reputational damage
API Vulnerabilities	Unauthorized PHI access, integration security failures
Supply Chain Attacks	Compromised libraries, malicious dependencies, Saas vendor breaches
Ransomware	Platform outages, customer impact, data theft
Credential Compromise	Account takeovers, admin access abuse

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HealthTech Segments We Serve

Patient Engagement Platforms

Patient portals, secure messaging, appointment scheduling, and patient-facing applications:

Authentication security -MF A implementation, session management, password policies
PHI access controls -Minimum necessary access, proxy/dependent access, consent management
API security -FHIR implementations, third-party integrations, mobile app backends
Mobile application security -iOS/ Android app assessments, secure data storage, certificate pinning

Healthcare Analytics & AI

Clinical decision support, population health analytics, predictive modeling, and AI/ML platforms:

Data governance-De-identification validation, re-identification risk assessment
Model security -Adversarial AI testing, training data protection, output validation
Integration security -EHR data feeds, health information exchange connections
Research compliance -IRB requirements, limited data sets, research use agreements

Telehealth & Virtual Care

Video consultation platforms, remote monitoring, asynchronous care, and virtual health solutions:

Video security -End-to-end encryption, recording security, access controls
Remote monitoring -Device communication security, data transmission protection
Integration security -EHR connectivity, prescribing integrations, lab interfaces
Multi-state compliance -Varying telehealth regulations, state privacy requirements

Wearables & Connected Consumer Devices

Fitness trackers, continuous glucose monitors, smart scales, and consumer health devices:

Device security – Firmware protection, secure boot, hardware security
Communication security – Bluetooth security, Wi-Fi protection, cellular connectivity
Cloud backend security – Data aggregation platforms, user account security
Privacy compliance – Consumer health data regulations, consent management

lmplantables & Class 11/111 Devices

When your HealthTech product is software in or connected to a medical device, FDA cybersecurity requirements apply. See our Healthcare Manufacturers page for detailed guidance on FDA compliance

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Patient Safety in Digital Health

While HealthTech companies don’t typically deliver direct patient care, your products can absolutely impact patient safety:

Clinical decision support that provides incorrect recommendations
Telehealth platforms that fail during emergencies
Wearables that miss critical health alerts
Patient portals that expose or corrupt medical information

VerSprite helps HealthTech companies identify and address safety-related risks-even when they’re not explicitly required by regulation. Because building products that could harm patients isn’t just a compliance failure; it’s an ethical failure.

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HIPAA Compliance for HealthTech

As business associates handling PHI, HealthTech companies must comply with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules. We help you:

Build a Compliant Foundation

Security program development aligned with HIPAA requirements
Business associate agreement review and negotiation support
Workforce training on PHI handling requirements
Policy and procedure development for healthcare data handling

Demonstrate Compliance to Customers

HIPAA attestation documentation and evidence
Security questionnaire response support
Due diligence preparation for enterprise sales
Compliance documentation packages for customer security reviews

Prepare for Audits and Assessments

OCR audit readiness assessments
Customer security audit preparation
Penetration test evidence and remediation tracking

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HITRUST Certification for HealthTech

HITRUST CSF certification has become a de facto requirement for HealthTech companies selling to enterprise healthcare customers. We support the full certification journey:

Certification Types

Certification	Use Case
HITRUST e1	Foundational assessment for early-stage companies
HITRUST i1	Industry standard with threat-adaptive controls
HITRUST r2	Comprehensive certification for enterprise customers

Ongoing Compliance

Interim assessment preparation
Continuous monitoring program development
Recertification planning and support

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SOC 2 for HealthTech

Many HealthTech companies pursue SOC 2 certification alongside or instead ofHITRUST. We help with:

Trust Services Criteria selection (Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Privacy)
Control design and implementation
Audit preparation and evidence collection
Report review and remediation

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PASTA Threat Modeling for Digital Health

Our PASTA methodology helps HealthTech companies understand threats to their specific products and platforms:

PASTA Threat Modeling Stages

Sample Threat Scenarios

Patient portal account takeover – Credential stuffing against patient accounts, leading to PHI exposure
API abuse – Exploiting FHIR endpoints to extract bulk patient data
Supply chain compromise – Malicious npm package affecting platform security
Insider data theft – Engineer extracting customer PHI for sale or misuse
Ransomware against Saas platform-Encryption of multi-tenant customer data

Modeling Outputs

Attack trees showing realistic paths to compromise
Risk quantification in business terms
Prioritized remediation based on threat likelihood and impact
Security architecture recommendations aligned with development practices

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Secure Development Lifecycle Support

HealthTech companies need security integrated into development workflows, not bolted on at the end:

Security Architecture

Threat modeling during design phases
Security requirements definition
Architecture review for new features and integrations

Secure Coding

SAST/DAST integration into CI/CD pipelines
Code review guidance and training
Dependency scanning and SBOM management

Security Testing

Penetration testing for applications and infrastructure
API security testing for FHIR and custom integrations
Mobile application security assessments

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Services for HealthTech Companies

Service	Application
PASTA Threat Modeling	Product security architecture, platform risk assessment
Application Penetration Testing	Web app, mobile app, and API security testing
Cloud Security Assessment	A WS, Azure, GCP configuration and architecture review
HIDTRUST Certification Support	Defined timelines for developing and releasing updates based on vulnerability criticality
SOC 2 Readiness	Control design, implementation, audit support
Virtual CISO	Fractional security leadership for growing companies
Security Training	Developer security training, secure coding practices
Vendor Security Support	Security questionnaire response, customer audit support

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Why VerSprite for HealthTech

Healthcare + Technology Expertise

We understand both healthcare compliance requirements and modem software development practices. We don’t recommend security controls that break development workflows.

20+ Years of Healthcare Experience

We’ve been securing healthcare organizations since before HITECH existed. We know how your enterprise customers think about security and what they’ll ask during procurement.

Startup to Enterprise

We work with early-stage HealthTech companies building their first security programs and established platforms maintaining enterprise certifications.

Speed Without Compromise

We understand that HealthTech moves fast. Our engagements are designed to provide actionable results on timelines that match your business needs.

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Build Security Into Your Competitive Advantage

In Health Tech, security isn’t just a requirement-it’s a differentiator. Health systems choose vendors they trust with patient data. We help you become that vendor.

Contact Us

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Related Resources

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HealthTech Moves Fast. Security Must Keep Pace.