Securing Healthcare Systems Against Ransomware

A leading US-based medical research hospital sought to fortify its IT ecosystem and medical IoT devices against ransomware attacks, achieving 0% downtime and ensuring stringent compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.

Challenges

78% Legacy Systems Vulnerability

78% legacy systems lacked endpoint encryption, creating security loopholes and exposing critical data.

62% IoT Vulnerabilities

Medical IoT devices with outdated firmware patches contributed to 62% of vulnerabilities.

40% YoY Data Growth

Data growth at 40% YoY strained existing storage and analytics systems, impacting operational efficiency.

25% Compliance Gap

Regulatory audits identified data privacy non-compliance in 25% of operations.

Solution

Vriba implemented an AI-powered Adaptive Zero Trust Framework, incorporating:

Cryptographic encryption and micro segmentation to isolate high-risk systems
AI-driven patch management for seamless firmware updates across medical IoT devices
Centralized immutable backups and disaster recovery systems with a recovery time objective (RTO) of less than 5 minutes
Automated HIPAA compliance checks using GRC tools with AI-driven remediation alerts

Business Benefits

62%

Reduced HIPAA Penalty Risks

Reduced HIPAA penalty risks by 62% through proactive compliance automation.

73%

Reduction in Patient Treatment Delays

Achieved up to 73% reduction in patient treatment delays caused by IT service disruptions.

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