HIPAA Penetration Testing
ePHI Penetration Tests.
OCR-Ready Compliance Documentation.
Satisfy HIPAA Security Rule §164.308(a)(8) with comprehensive penetration testing. Assess your ePHI safeguards, identify breach risks, and get OCR-ready reports in 7 business days.
Your HIPAA Security Challenges. Our Solutions.
Healthcare organizations struggle with HIPAA compliance because few vendors understand the specific ePHI safeguards required by the Security Rule. We built our process around OCR enforcement requirements and the technical controls auditors evaluate.
The Problem
Your risk assessments don't adequately evaluate ePHI safeguards. You lack evidence of compliance with HIPAA Security Rule §164.308(a)(8) periodic technical evaluations.
The Risk
OCR enforcement actions carry penalties up to $1.5 million per violation category. A breach of ePHI could expose your organization to significant fines, notification costs, and reputational damage without evidence of reasonable security safeguards.
Our Solution
Comprehensive ePHI testing mapped to Security Rule safeguards (§164.312, §164.308). OCR-ready reports with documented evidence of periodic technical evaluations for your compliance file.
Why HIPAA Pentesting With Us?
We combine healthcare security expertise, Security Rule knowledge, and comprehensive ePHI testing so your organization maintains compliance documentation and breach resilience.
Schedule in Days, Not Months
We can start testing within 3–5 business days of scoping. Healthcare environments need flexibility, not endless waiting lists.
Security Rule Mapped Reports
Every finding mapped to HIPAA Security Rule safeguards (§164.312(a), §164.312(b), §164.312(c), §164.312(d), §164.312(e), §164.308(a)). OCR enforcement-ready documentation.
Healthcare Security Expertise
Testers with experience in EHR systems, health information networks, and ePHI data flows. We understand HIPAA, not just generic cybersecurity.
Complimentary Retesting
After you remediate findings, we retest for free and provide an updated clean report for your compliance documentation and audit trail.
Comprehensive ePHI Coverage
Web applications, APIs, mobile apps, networks, databases, cloud environments, and business associate systems, all ePHI-handling systems assessed.
Affordable Pricing
AI-assisted ePHI testing from $500. Manual assessment from $2,000. Enterprise compliance programs custom priced. No hidden costs.
How HIPAA Pentesting Works
From scoping ePHI systems to delivery of Security Rule-mapped documentation, here's what to expect.
Scoping & ePHI Inventory
Tell us about all systems that handle, process, or store ePHI. We'll identify all attack surfaces, scope testing, and schedule assessment within your operational windows. Quote delivered within 24 hours.
Comprehensive ePHI Testing
Manual testing of web applications, APIs, networks, databases, cloud infrastructure, and business associate connections. We test for breach risks across all six HIPAA Security Rule safeguard categories.
Security Rule Mapped Report
Detailed report delivered within 7 business days. Every finding mapped to Security Rule §164.312 and §164.308 requirements with breach risk assessment, evidence, and remediation steps for your compliance file.
Remediation & Retesting
Fix findings on your timeline. When ready, we retest for free and issue updated clean documentation confirming ePHI safeguards are in place, exactly what OCR enforcement and your risk assessments need.
Need HIPAA Penetration Testing Before Your Next Risk Assessment?
We can scope your engagement in 24 hours and start testing within the week. Security Rule-mapped reports ready in 7 business days.
Get a Pentest QuoteWhat We Test for HIPAA
Our ePHI penetration testing covers every system and every threat vector relevant to HIPAA Security Rule compliance.
Healthcare Web Applications
Patient portals, telemedicine platforms, EHR front-ends, and web-based health information systems. Testing covers OWASP Top 10, ePHI-specific risks, access controls, session management, and authentication flaws.
APIs & Integration Points
EHR integrations, HIE (Health Information Exchange) connections, pharmacy systems, lab integrations, and third-party health app APIs. Authorization bypass, data exfiltration, and business logic vulnerabilities affecting ePHI.
Network & Data Access
External and internal network assessments, data segment isolation, access control testing, Active Directory security, VPN access, remote healthcare worker access, and lateral movement paths to ePHI storage.
Cloud & Business Associate Systems
AWS, Azure, GCP ePHI storage configurations, database encryption, audit logging, backup systems, and business associate vendor security. Cloud access management and data residency compliance verification.
Reports Mapped to HIPAA Security Rule Safeguards
HIPAA compliance requires periodic technical evaluations of ePHI safeguards under §164.308(a)(8). Your organization must document evidence that Security Rule requirements are being met. Penetration testing provides the primary technical evidence for your compliance file.
Our reports explicitly map every finding to the Security Rule safeguard categories, with breach risk assessment and remediation guidance for your Privacy and Security Officers.
HIPAA Security Rule Safeguards Covered:
- §164.312(a)(1), Access Control (unique user IDs, emergency access, automatic logoff, encryption)
- §164.312(b), Audit Controls (recording and examining access to ePHI)
- §164.312(c)(1), Integrity Controls (protecting ePHI from improper alteration)
- §164.312(d), Person or Entity Authentication (identity verification mechanisms)
- §164.312(e)(1), Transmission Security (encryption of ePHI in transit)
- §164.308(a)(1), Security Management Process (risk analysis and risk management)
Sample HIPAA Report Structure
ePHI breach risk assessment for leadership and risk committees
Systems tested, data flows mapped, business associate coverage
Technical approach and tools aligned with Security Rule requirements
Each finding with breach risk rating, evidence, and mapped Security Rule safeguard
Step-by-step fix instructions with compliance notes for your risk assessments
Formal attestation letter for compliance file and OCR enforcement readiness
HIPAA Pentesting Pricing
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Complimentary retesting included with every engagement. Security Rule-mapped reports for all tiers.
AI-Assisted
Starting price
- Automated + AI-powered ePHI testing
- Web application + API coverage
- Security Rule mapped findings
- 7-day report delivery
- Free retesting after remediation
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Manual Assessment
Starting price
- Full-scope ePHI penetration testing
- Healthcare-experienced testers
- Complete Security Rule safeguard mapping
- Breach risk assessment
- 7-day report delivery
- Free retesting
- Compliance guidance call
Enterprise
Multi-site & recurring
- Everything in Manual Assessment
- Multiple locations & business associates
- Dedicated healthcare security team
- Semi-annual or quarterly retesting
- Priority scheduling
- Compliance program integration
- Direct support line
What Our Healthcare Clients Say
"First time we've had a pentesting report that directly mapped to our HIPAA Security Rule compliance requirements. Simplified our documentation significantly."
Regional Health System
"They understood our EHR integrations and ePHI data flows. Found actual breach risks that generic pentesting vendors completely missed."
Integrated Delivery Network
"Delivered our assessment in less time than it took other vendors to complete scoping. The Security Rule mapping saved us weeks on our risk assessment updates."
Health Insurance Plan
"We handle PHI through our cloud platform as a business associate. This report gave us exactly what we needed to prove to our covered entities that we maintain adequate ePHI safeguards."
Healthcare Technology Business Associate
HIPAA Pentesting FAQ
Yes. The HIPAA Security Rule §164.308(a)(8) requires covered entities and business associates to conduct periodic technical and non-technical evaluations of ePHI safeguards. Penetration testing serves as the primary method to satisfy the technical evaluation requirement and must be documented in your compliance file.
Any organization that creates, stores, processes, or transmits electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) must conduct periodic technical evaluations. This includes healthcare providers, health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and business associates (such as cloud vendors, health information networks, and third-party health app providers).
All systems that handle ePHI must be included. This encompasses web applications, APIs, mobile applications, network infrastructure, databases, cloud storage, EHR systems, health information exchanges, backup systems, business associate connections, and any remote access systems used by healthcare workers. During scoping, we'll work with your IT team to identify all ePHI flows.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces HIPAA penalties up to $1.5 million per violation category. A single breach of ePHI can trigger notification costs, affected individual credit monitoring, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions. Regular penetration testing demonstrates a good-faith effort to maintain required Security Rule safeguards.
The Security Rule requires periodic evaluations. Most healthcare organizations conduct annual assessments at minimum. Semi-annual or quarterly testing strengthens your compliance documentation, especially if your systems change frequently. We can schedule recurring engagements that fit your risk management calendar.
Active testing takes 5-10 business days depending on scope and ePHI system complexity. We deliver a detailed Security Rule-mapped report within 7 business days after testing completes. Most engagements from scoping to final report delivery take 2-4 weeks. We can often accommodate expedited timelines if needed.