HealthTech and HIPAA penetration testing

HIPAA Penetration Testing for HealthTech and MedTech Platforms.

Packet33 provides HIPAA penetration testing for HealthTech and MedTech companies operating in one of the most targeted and regulated sectors. Patient data, clinical workflows, EHR and EMR integrations, medical device connectivity, and third-party billing systems all introduce unique risks, and our testing is built specifically for platforms handling ePHI, medical device data, or clinical operations.

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Why it matters

Why HIPAA penetration testing matters for HealthTech.

While HIPAA does not explicitly require penetration testing today, it strongly expects organizations to evaluate technical safeguards and identify vulnerabilities as part of a risk management program. A focused penetration test helps verify that your HealthTech platform protects ePHI, supports compliance requirements, and withstands realistic attack techniques.

Penetration testing is requested by
  • Covered entities and business associates
  • Hospital and health system procurement teams
  • Clinical research partners
  • Insurance carriers
  • Medical device and EHR integration partners
  • Auditors assessing HIPAA Security Rule compliance
Why teams trust our reports
Senior practitioners. Proof before you commit.

Every engagement is tested by senior, certified practitioners with over a decade of hands-on experience each, never handed off to junior staff or run purely through automated tooling. That matters more in HealthTech than almost anywhere else, since a rushed or automated-only test is the most likely place to miss the ePHI exposure or clinical workflow flaw that actually gets exploited.

OSCP certification
OSCP
CRTP certification
CRTP
CARTP certification
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What we test
Systems, workflows, and data paths unique to HealthTech platforms.
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Application layer testing

  • Authentication and session management
  • Authorization and role-based access controls
  • Exposure of ePHI or sensitive patient data
  • Input handling and business logic
  • Multi-tenant isolation in HealthTech SaaS products
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API testing

  • API endpoints returning medical or billing data
  • Authentication and token handling
  • Object-level and function-level authorization
  • EHR, EMR, and medical device integrations
  • Webhook and callback handling
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External attack surface

  • Public domains and HealthTech patient portals
  • SSL configuration and certificate issues
  • Exposed services or admin panels
How it works
Structured for HealthTech and MedTech organizations of all sizes.
01

Scoping and information gathering

We learn about your application, integrations, and data flows involving ePHI to ensure the test aligns with real risk and compliance needs.

02

Testing and validation

Testing against the application and APIs in scope. Each finding is manually validated for accuracy.

03

Reporting and remediation

Clear technical report with severity ratings, reproduction steps, and guidance for addressing issues according to risk impact.

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Retesting

Optional retesting to confirm vulnerabilities are resolved before sharing reports with partners, auditors, or procurement teams.

Deliverables

What you receive in every engagement.

  • Technical report with validated findings
  • Executive summary for compliance and leadership
  • Severity ratings and risk mapping
  • Reproduction steps for each issue
  • Remediation guidance
  • Optional retest
Benefits for HealthTech teams

What a pentest helps you achieve.

  • Strengthen HIPAA Security Rule safeguards
  • Improve trust with hospitals, payers, and clinical partners
  • Support vendor risk reviews and procurement processes
  • Protect ePHI and sensitive patient information
  • Improve security posture before audits or major contracts
Who it’s for
Built for HealthTech and MedTech companies of every kind.

HealthTech platforms handling ePHI or clinical data.

MedTech analytics, diagnostics, and remote monitoring platforms.

Revenue cycle management platforms.

Pricing and timeline
HIPAA penetration testing pricing. Fixed quote before work begins.
$8,000 to $30,000
Typical HealthTech web and API engagement
1 to 2 weeks from kickoff to report delivery

Pricing depends on the number of applications, EHR or medical device integrations, and APIs in scope, along with the sensitivity of the data flows involved. External network testing for HealthTech infrastructure typically runs $10,000 to $25,000 and can be scoped alongside your application testing.

Preparing for a HIPAA audit at the same time? Bundle with Audit Readiness or contact us for an exact quote.

Often paired with
Penetration testing works best alongside compliance support.

Compliance-as-a-Service

Ongoing HIPAA compliance program management, GRC operations, and audit readiness support on retainer.

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Audit Readiness

Gap assessment, evidence mapping, and mock audit support to prepare for your formal HIPAA audit.

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Related resources
Deeper reading on HealthTech security.

A few guides on the specific risks and decisions HealthTech and MedTech teams run into around security and compliance.

Attack surface

The hidden threats in connected healthcare apps and APIs

Read the guide →
MedTech specific

What makes MedTech penetration testing different

Read the guide →
Choosing a vendor

What healthcare SaaS CTOs should look for in a pentest vendor

Read the guide →
Budgeting

How much a HIPAA risk assessment costs

Read the guide →
Frequently asked questions
Common questions before getting started.
A proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule, published in January 2025, would require covered entities and business associates to conduct penetration testing at least once every 12 months. The rule has not yet been finalized, and HHS’s latest regulatory agenda points to a target around mid-2027. Organizations that start annual testing now will be ahead of the requirement rather than scrambling to catch up. Beyond the pending rule, most auditors and enterprise partners already treat annual penetration testing as a baseline expectation for any HealthTech organization handling ePHI.
Testing goes deeper into data privacy risks, role-based access, ePHI exposure, API behavior, EHR and medical device integration workflows, and other HealthTech-specific attack paths that generic testing often misses.
Most tests take one to two weeks depending on the complexity of the application and supporting systems.
Most HealthTech web and API engagements run $8,000 to $30,000, and external network testing typically runs $10,000 to $25,000. Final pricing depends on the number of applications, EHR or medical device integrations, and APIs in scope, along with the sensitivity of the data flows involved.
Yes. Packet33 provides ongoing Compliance-as-a-Service and Audit Readiness support for teams seeking help beyond testing.
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