HIPAA Penetration Testing
Penetration testing services designed to support HIPAA Security Rule compliance, safeguard ePHI, and meet emerging state-level testing requirements.
Overview
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing that helps healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates demonstrate compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. While HIPAA does not explicitly mandate penetration testing, it requires ongoing evaluation of safeguards and technical measures. Penetration testing is widely recognized as the most effective way to meet these obligations.
We work with hospitals, electronic medical record (EMR) providers, software vendors, and healthcare organizations all over the world to ensure patient data is safe, systems are resilient, and controls are in place to prevent breaches and ensure compliance. Our services also extend to testing embedded hardware and medical devices to ensure they meet security and compliance standards.
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Why HIPAA Pentesting Matters
- The Security Rule (45 CFR 164.308(a)(8)) requires covered entities and business associates to conduct regular evaluations of security safeguards.
- Penetration testing validates that administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are functioning as intended.
- Testing provides assurance that patient data is safe across hospitals, EMR platforms, medical devices, and vendor software.
- State regulators are increasingly requiring annual penetration testing for healthcare providers.
- Provides evidence for OCR (Office for Civil Rights) audits and compliance reviews.
What We Test
- External-facing systems that store or transmit ePHI
- Internal networks and access pathways to systems containing ePHI
- Web applications, patient portals, and EMR platforms
- APIs and integrations with third-party healthcare systems
- Authentication, SSO, and role-based access controls
- Endpoint security and privilege escalation opportunities
- Embedded hardware and medical devices
- Cloud-hosted healthcare environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deliverables
- Professional PDF penetration testing report (executive summary + technical detail)
- Vulnerability scan results and supporting evidence
- Proof of exploitation where applicable
- Remediation recommendations prioritized for HIPAA safeguard compliance
- Optional retest to validate fixes
- Additional reporting or evidence as required for OCR or state-level auditors
Frequently Asked Questions
While not explicitly named, HIPAA requires ongoing evaluation of safeguards. Penetration testing is widely accepted as a way to meet this requirement, and some states are now mandating annual tests for hospitals.
Yes — our report provides auditor-ready evidence, showing that vulnerabilities have been tested and addressed.
Yes — we test medical devices and embedded systems to ensure security controls are effective and compliant.
Yes — we regularly test EMR platforms, third-party vendor systems, and connected healthcare applications.
Yes — retests are available to confirm that vulnerabilities have been remediated and provide updated evidence for audits.
Next Steps
All HIPAA penetration testing engagements begin with a scoping call to define your systems, applications, medical devices, and reporting needs.
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing for hospitals, EMR providers, vendors, and medical devices worldwide. We help healthcare organizations safeguard ePHI, meet HIPAA and state-level requirements, and demonstrate due diligence in protecting patient data.
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