Healthcare and HIPAA penetration testing

Security testing for clinical and regulated
environments.

Healthcare organizations operate in one of the most targeted and regulated sectors. Patient data, clinical workflows, medical billing systems, and third-party integrations all introduce unique risks. Packet33 provides penetration testing designed specifically for healthcare companies handling ePHI, medical data, or clinical operations.

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Why it matters

Healthcare is one of the most
targeted sectors.

While HIPAA does not explicitly require penetration testing, 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 systems protect ePHI, support compliance requirements, and withstand realistic attack techniques.

Penetration testing is requested by
  • Covered entities and business associates
  • Hospital procurement and vendor reviews
  • Clinical research partners
  • Insurance carriers
  • Technology and integration partners
  • Auditors assessing HIPAA Security Rule compliance
What we test
Systems, workflows, and data paths
unique to healthcare environments.
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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 healthcare 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
  • Third-party integrations and EHR connections
  • Webhook and callback handling
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External attack surface

  • Public domains and healthcare web portals
  • SSL configuration and certificate issues
  • Exposed services or admin panels
How it works
Structured for healthcare 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.

04

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 healthcare 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 healthcare technology
companies of every kind.

HealthTech companies handling ePHI or clinical data.

Medical analytics and diagnostics platforms.

Revenue cycle management platforms.

Pricing and timeline
Scoped to your systems.
Fixed quote before work begins.
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Most healthcare penetration tests are completed in one to two weeks depending on the systems and data flows involved. See our penetration testing page for pricing details 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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Frequently asked questions
Common questions before
getting started.
A proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule, published in January 2025, explicitly requires all covered entities and business associates to conduct penetration testing at least once every 12 months. The rule is expected to be finalized in mid-2026, with a compliance window following. 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 healthcare organization handling ePHI.
Testing goes deeper into data privacy risks, role-based access, ePHI exposure, API behavior, integration workflows, and other healthcare-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.
Yes. Packet33 provides ongoing Compliance-as-a-Service and Audit Readiness support for teams seeking help beyond testing.
Ready to get started?

Secure your healthcare
environment.

Book a scoping call and we will confirm scope, timeline, and pricing before any work begins.

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