Healthcare Security

Healthcare Cybersecurity

Protecting patient data, medical devices and clinical systems.

Healthcare organizations are high-value targets for ransomware and data theft due to the sensitivity of patient health information. Sherlock Forensics provides security assessments, compliance support for PHIPA and BC PIPA, medical device security testing and incident response services tailored to the unique operational requirements of clinical environments.

Healthcare is consistently among the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks. Patient health information commands premium prices on dark web markets. Ransomware operators target hospitals knowing that clinical operations cannot tolerate extended downtime. Medical devices with outdated firmware create persistent vulnerabilities. We help healthcare organizations in British Columbia and across Canada protect patient data and maintain clinical operations.

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Security for Clinical Environments

01 - Patient Data

Patient Data Protection

Patient health information is among the most sensitive data any organization handles. We assess your data protection controls across electronic health records, patient portals, clinical applications and data sharing integrations. Our testing covers access controls, encryption practices, audit logging, data loss prevention and backup security. We identify gaps that could lead to unauthorized access or data exfiltration and provide remediation guidance specific to healthcare data flows.

02 - Compliance

PHIPA and BC PIPA Compliance

Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) impose specific requirements on the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information. We assess your compliance posture against these legislative requirements, identify gaps and provide remediation guidance. Our assessments cover data handling practices, consent mechanisms, breach notification procedures and privacy impact assessments.

03 - Devices

Medical Device Security

Connected medical devices including infusion pumps, imaging systems, patient monitors and laboratory equipment expand the attack surface of healthcare networks. Many run legacy operating systems and cannot be patched without vendor involvement. We assess medical device security including network segmentation, firmware vulnerabilities, communication protocols and access controls. Our testing identifies devices that pose risks to the broader clinical network and recommends compensating controls where patching is not feasible.

04 - Ransomware

Ransomware Defence

Ransomware operators deliberately target healthcare organizations because clinical operations depend on system availability. A successful attack can disrupt patient care, delay surgeries and force ambulance diversions. We assess your ransomware readiness across backup architecture, network segmentation, endpoint protection, email security, privileged access management and incident response planning. Our assessment identifies the attack paths most likely to result in a successful ransomware deployment and recommends controls to break those paths.

05 - Response

Healthcare Incident Response

Healthcare incident response must balance forensic investigation with the immediate need to restore clinical operations. Our incident response process preserves digital evidence while working to bring critical systems back online as quickly as possible. We coordinate with your clinical leadership, IT team and legal counsel to manage the technical, regulatory and operational dimensions of a healthcare security incident. Our team understands the unique pressures of a clinical environment where downtime directly affects patient safety.

06 - Assessment

Security Risk Assessment

A comprehensive security risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities across your healthcare IT environment and prioritizes them based on clinical impact. We assess network architecture, application security, remote access infrastructure, third-party integrations and staff security awareness. The resulting risk register maps technical vulnerabilities to clinical and business impact so leadership can make informed investment decisions about security improvements.

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We understand the unique pressures of clinical environments and design our assessments to minimize disruption to patient care.

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Phone: 604.229.1994
Burnaby Office: Burnaby, BC, Canada
Coquitlam Office: Coquitlam, BC, Canada