Penetration Testing for Healthcare
Healthcare organisations are among the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks, with medical records being the most valuable data type on the black market. Hospitals, clinics, health systems, pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and health technology providers face threats ranging from ransomware attacks that disrupt patient care to targeted data theft of protected health information (PHI).
Penetration testing in healthcare must address the unique challenges of clinical environments including connected medical devices, electronic health record (EHR) systems, patient portals, telehealth platforms, and integration with insurance and pharmacy systems. Testing must be carefully coordinated to avoid disrupting clinical operations and patient care.
Healthcare pen testing supports compliance with HIPAA, which requires risk analysis and security evaluation of systems handling ePHI. The growing adoption of IoT medical devices, cloud-based EHR systems, and telehealth platforms has expanded the attack surface significantly, making regular security testing essential for patient safety and regulatory compliance.
SECFORCE
Leading UK offensive security consultancy based in Canary Wharf, delivering CREST-accredited penetration testing and adversary simulation to organisations with the most demanding security requirements.
NCC Group
Global cybersecurity consultancy with CREST, CHECK, and CBEST accreditation, renowned for deep technical research and comprehensive penetration testing services.
NetSPI
Leading penetration testing firm with the Resolve platform for continuous attack surface management, trusted by nine of the top ten US banks.
Trustwave
Global managed security provider with the elite SpiderLabs penetration testing team and deep PCI DSS compliance expertise.
Bridewell
Fast-growing CREST and CHECK-accredited UK cybersecurity consultancy with deep expertise in critical national infrastructure sectors.
Pentest People
CREST and CHECK-accredited UK penetration testing firm with an innovative SecurePortal platform and transparent pricing for mid-market organizations.
Mandiant
World-renowned cybersecurity firm now part of Google Cloud, delivering threat intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming informed by front-line incident response experience.
Bishop Fox
Premier US-based offensive security firm known for elite penetration testers, cutting-edge research, and the Cosmos continuous attack surface management platform.
Rapid7
Creators of Metasploit offering enterprise penetration testing integrated with their comprehensive vulnerability management and security operations platform.
Coalfire
Compliance-focused cybersecurity advisory firm and FedRAMP 3PAO specializing in penetration testing that meets stringent regulatory requirements.
Claranet
CREST and CHECK-accredited European managed services provider delivering penetration testing with deep infrastructure and cloud hosting expertise.
HackerOne
World's largest ethical hacker platform with over one million researchers, offering bug bounties and structured penetration testing to the US DoD and Fortune 500.
Integrity360
CREST-accredited pan-European cybersecurity services provider delivering penetration testing and managed security from Dublin with a strong UK and Ireland presence.
Black Hills Information Security
Community-driven penetration testing firm known for free security education, open-source tools, Wild West Hackin' Fest, and practical offensive security services.
CrowdStrike
Global cybersecurity leader leveraging world-class threat intelligence from the Falcon platform to deliver intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming.
IOActive
Elite boutique security consultancy specializing in IoT, SCADA/ICS, embedded systems, and hardware security research with world-renowned researchers.
Secureworks
Dell Technologies-backed cybersecurity firm with elite Counter Threat Unit intelligence informing enterprise penetration testing and adversary simulation.
Rhino Security Labs
Cloud security penetration testing specialists known for the Pacu AWS exploitation framework and deep expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Praetorian
Offensive security firm founded by former DoD professionals, offering elite penetration testing and the Chariot continuous attack surface management platform.
Bugcrowd
Leading crowdsourced security platform offering managed bug bounty programs and crowd-powered penetration testing with hundreds of thousands of ethical hackers.
Synack
FedRAMP-authorized crowdsourced penetration testing platform combining vetted elite hackers with AI-powered Hydra technology for continuous security testing.
Aon Cyber Solutions
Cybersecurity consulting division of global insurance leader Aon, uniquely combining penetration testing with cyber risk quantification and insurance expertise.
Securin
Vulnerability intelligence-driven penetration testing firm providing contextual security assessments informed by threat actor exploitation data and ransomware tracking.
BreachLock
Cloud-based Penetration Testing as a Service platform combining AI-driven automation with expert manual testing at accessible price points.
Cobalt
Pioneer of Pentest as a Service, delivering fast, platform-based penetration testing with a vetted global community of security researchers.
Healthcare Pen Testing FAQs
How is healthcare pen testing different from other industries?+
Healthcare pen testing must account for patient safety, clinical workflows, connected medical devices, and ePHI protection requirements. Testing must be carefully coordinated to avoid disrupting patient care.
Can medical devices be pen tested?+
Yes, medical device pen testing is a growing speciality. Testing covers the device itself, its network communications, companion apps, cloud backends, and update mechanisms. Testing must follow FDA guidance and device safety protocols.
What healthcare-specific risks do pen testers look for?+
Key risks include unauthorised access to patient records, medical device compromises, prescription system manipulation, lateral movement from clinical networks to administrative systems, and ransomware exposure.