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Data Security for Healthcare

Protect Patient Health Information & Ensure HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the high value of Protected Health Information (PHI). TRIAS DLP provides comprehensive protection for hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance plans, and medical device manufacturers—ensuring HIPAA compliance while preventing devastating data breaches that average $10.93M per incident.

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$10.93M

Avg Healthcare Breach Cost

Highest of any industry

88%

Breach Prevention Rate

Post-implementation

236 Days

Avg Breach Detection Time

Reduced to <24 hours

92%

Faster HIPAA Audits

Automated evidence

Protected Health Information (PHI)

Sensitive data in healthcare environments

Patient Medical Records

Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, physician notes, lab results, imaging reports, prescriptions, immunization records, discharge summaries.

Risk: HIPAA violations $100-$50,000 per record, patient harm from altered records, malpractice liability, identity theft.

Patient Demographics & PII

Names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, health plan beneficiary numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, photographs.

Risk: Medical identity theft ($13,500 average victim cost), fraudulent insurance claims, prescription fraud, tax fraud.

Billing & Insurance Information

Insurance policy numbers, claim information, payment records, billing codes (CPT, ICD-10), authorization numbers, explanation of benefits (EOB).

Risk: Insurance fraud, billing scams, false claims, Medicare/Medicaid fraud investigations, financial losses.

Clinical Research Data

Clinical trial data, research protocols, patient recruitment information, adverse event reports, investigational drug data, genomic data.

Risk: FDA violations, trial integrity compromised, competitive intelligence loss, patient safety risks, IP theft.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse Records

Psychiatric evaluations, therapy notes, substance abuse treatment records, counseling sessions, addiction treatment plans, mental health diagnoses.

Risk: 42 CFR Part 2 violations, extreme privacy sensitivity, employment discrimination, social stigma, patient trust loss.

Biometric & Genetic Data

Fingerprints, retinal scans, voiceprints, DNA sequences, genetic test results, biomarkers, genomic variants, hereditary disease markers.

Risk: Irreversible identification breach, genetic discrimination, family privacy violations, research misuse.

Healthcare Industry Threats

Attack vectors targeting healthcare organizations

Ransomware Attacks on Hospital Systems

Ransomware encrypts EHR systems, imaging systems, laboratory systems. Patient care disrupted, surgeries cancelled, ambulances diverted. Average ransom: $1.27M.

Real Example: Regional hospital system ransomware attack. 250 facilities affected. EHR down 3 weeks. 6 patient deaths linked to delayed care. $67M total costs.

TRIAS Prevention: Prevent ransomware from accessing PHI databases. Block encryption of medical records. Air-gap backups. Detect anomalous file access patterns.

Insider Theft of Patient Records

Employees access patient records for personal gain, curiosity, or malicious intent. Celebrities, neighbors, family members targeted. Average: 500 unauthorized lookups per incident.

Real Example: Nurse accesses 1,200 patient records over 2 years. Sells data to identity theft ring. $2.3M HIPAA fine, criminal charges, nursing license revoked.

TRIAS Prevention: Monitor EHR access patterns. Alert on VIP patient access. Detect mass record downloads. Require break-the-glass justification for emergency access.

Medical Device Hacking

Internet-connected medical devices (insulin pumps, pacemakers, infusion pumps) vulnerable to attacks. Patient safety risk, device recall, liability.

Real Example: Insulin pump vulnerability allows remote dosage changes. 465,000 devices recalled. FDA safety alert. Manufacturer faces $500M+ lawsuits.

TRIAS Prevention: Monitor data flows from medical devices. Detect unauthorized device communications. Prevent PHI exfiltration from IoMT devices.

Phishing & Credential Theft

Phishing emails target healthcare workers to steal EHR credentials. Attackers access patient records, prescribing systems, billing portals.

Real Example: Phishing campaign compromises 300 provider credentials. Attackers access 100,000 patient records. Fraudulent prescriptions written. $5.5M breach costs.

TRIAS Prevention: Prevent credential databases from being exfiltrated. Monitor for credential stuffing attacks. Alert on unusual login locations/times.

Third-Party Vendor Breaches

Business associates (billing companies, transcription services, cloud EHR vendors) breached. PHI of millions exposed. HIPAA liability extends to covered entities.

Real Example: Medical transcription vendor breach exposes 9M patient records across 300 healthcare providers. $100M+ in collective breach response costs.

TRIAS Prevention: Monitor vendor access to PHI. Encrypt data before sending to business associates. Require vendor BAA compliance certification.

Unencrypted Data Loss (Lost Devices)

Laptops, tablets, smartphones with unencrypted PHI lost or stolen. Backup tapes, USB drives with patient data misplaced. #1 breach type by volume.

Real Example: Physician laptop stolen from car with 5,000 unencrypted patient records. $850K HIPAA fine, breach notifications, credit monitoring costs.

TRIAS Prevention: Prevent PHI from being stored on unencrypted devices. Auto-encrypt all PHI at rest. Block USB transfers of patient data.

Healthcare Use Cases

Real-world implementations in healthcare

Use Case 1

Large Hospital System: Prevent Unauthorized EHR Access

Challenge

15,000 employees with EHR access across 30 hospitals. Frequent unauthorized patient record access (celebrities, VIPs, employees' family). HIPAA violation risk, patient privacy concerns.

TRIAS Solution

Implement user behavior analytics for EHR access. Detect anomalous patterns: excessive record lookups, off-hours access, accessing patients outside assigned units. Alert compliance team in real-time.

Controls Deployed

EHR audit log analysis, VIP patient monitoring, break-the-glass tracking, behavioral analytics, automated incident reports.

Result: Detected and stopped 1,200+ unauthorized accesses in first year. Identified 37 employees accessing records inappropriately. Zero HIPAA violations in subsequent audits.

Use Case 2

Pharmaceutical Company: Protect Clinical Trial Data

Challenge

$2B invested in late-stage drug trials. Clinical data highly valuable to competitors. Risk of insider theft, espionage. FDA requires data integrity proof.

TRIAS Solution

Classify clinical trial data (protocols, patient data, results). Prevent copying to USB, emailing externally, uploading to personal cloud. Monitor researcher data access.

Controls Deployed

Data classification, USB blocking, email DLP, cloud access control, researcher monitoring, departure-triggered alerts.

Result: Caught researcher attempting to steal trial data before leaving to competitor. Protected $2B+ investment. Maintained FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

Use Case 3

Medical Billing Company: Ensure HIPAA Compliance

Challenge

Process claims for 500+ healthcare providers. Business Associate Agreement requires HIPAA compliance. One breach affects all clients. Average breach cost: $10.93M.

TRIAS Solution

Encrypt all PHI at rest and in transit. Monitor employee access to patient data. Prevent unauthorized disclosure to insurers, other providers. Generate HIPAA compliance reports.

Controls Deployed

Encryption, access controls, email DLP, HIPAA audit trails, breach detection, automatic incident reporting.

Result: Passed HIPAA audit with zero findings. Zero data breaches in 5 years. Renewed contracts with all 500+ healthcare clients.

Use Case 4

Health Insurance Plan: Prevent Claims Fraud

Challenge

Employees access member health data for fraud: fake claims, identity theft, selling data to scammers. Annual fraud loss: $68B industry-wide.

TRIAS Solution

Monitor claims adjuster access patterns. Detect suspicious activities: accessing family/friends records, downloading member lists, unusual claim approvals.

Controls Deployed

Database activity monitoring, fraud analytics, relationship detection, anomaly alerts, investigations support.

Result: Identified fraud ring (8 employees) submitting false claims. Recovered $3.2M in fraudulent payments. Prevented $15M+ in future fraud.

Use Case 5

Mental Health Clinic: Protect Sensitive Records

Challenge

Mental health/substance abuse records have heightened privacy (42 CFR Part 2). Even family members cannot access. Breach could cause severe patient harm.

TRIAS Solution

Implement stricter controls on psych records than general PHI. Require dual authorization for access. Alert on any external sharing attempts.

Controls Deployed

Enhanced access controls, dual authorization, external sharing blocks, sensitive record tagging, audit trails.

Result: Zero unauthorized disclosures of mental health records. 100% compliance with 42 CFR Part 2. Patient trust maintained.

Use Case 6

Medical Device Manufacturer: Secure IoMT Data

Challenge

Connected medical devices (glucose monitors, cardiac devices) transmit patient health data to cloud. FDA requires cybersecurity controls. Device recall risk.

TRIAS Solution

Monitor data transmitted by medical devices. Encrypt device-to-cloud communications. Detect unauthorized device access, data exfiltration attempts.

Controls Deployed

IoMT monitoring, device authentication, encryption enforcement, anomaly detection, FDA compliance reporting.

Result: Detected vulnerability before exploitation. Avoided device recall ($200M+ cost). Maintained FDA 510(k) clearance for all devices.

Healthcare Compliance Requirements

Regulatory standards for healthcare data protection

HIPAA Privacy Rule

Protect all individually identifiable health information

Access controls, minimum necessary use, patient rights (access, amendment, accounting), business associate agreements.

Penalties: $100-$50,000 per violation, up to $1.5M annual maximum per violation category.

HIPAA Security Rule

Administrative, physical, technical safeguards for ePHI

Encryption, access controls, audit logs, integrity controls, transmission security, risk analysis.

Penalties: $100-$50,000 per violation, up to $1.5M annual maximum, criminal charges possible.

HIPAA Breach Notification

Notify affected individuals, HHS, media within 60 days

Breach risk assessment, notification procedures, incident documentation, HHS reporting.

Penalties: Additional fines for failure to notify, reputational damage, lawsuits.

42 CFR Part 2

Substance abuse treatment records confidentiality

Patient consent requirements, disclosure restrictions, re-disclosure prohibitions.

Penalties: Up to $500 per violation, criminal penalties for knowing violations.

FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Electronic records and signatures in clinical trials

Audit trails, data integrity, access controls, electronic signatures, validation.

Penalties: FDA warning letters, consent decrees, product holds, import alerts.

HITRUST CSF

Certifiable framework combining multiple standards

Risk management, access control, encryption, incident response, vendor management.

Penalties: Industry expectation, required by business partners, insurance requirements.

TRIAS Healthcare Architecture

Deployment for healthcare environments

EHR System Protection

Monitor Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts access. Track who accesses which patient records. Detect unauthorized lookups, mass downloads.

Medical Imaging Security

Protect PACS, radiology systems, imaging archives. Prevent DICOM file exfiltration. Monitor radiologist workstation activity.

Laboratory & Pathology

Secure LIS systems, pathology reports, lab results. Prevent unauthorized access to test results, genetic data.

Clinical Workstation Monitoring

Deploy agents on physician computers, nursing stations, mobile devices. Monitor clipboard, screenshots, USB access.

Business Associate Monitoring

Track vendor access to PHI. Monitor billing companies, transcription services, IT support contractors.

Medical Device Network

Monitor IoMT devices on network. Detect unauthorized data exfiltration from infusion pumps, monitors, diagnostic equipment.

Protect Patient Health Information

Ensure HIPAA compliance and prevent devastating healthcare data breaches

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