AWS-native Security Implementation (Healthcare Compliant)
Overview
We delivered a HIPAA-compliant security framework for a healthcare portal provider, enabling their market expansion through continuous controls and automated monitoring. The solution minimizes manual oversight while maintaining strict compliance standards. By implementing encryption defaults, least-privilege access controls, and intelligent alerts, the system responds contextually to potential threats. Routine evidence collection is fully automated, freeing the development team to focus on core functionality while the robust security system protects sensitive patient data—a critical requirement for healthcare compliance and new market entry.
Challenges
The healthcare portal provider faced challenges with fragmented AWS security controls, which introduced blind spots in patient data protection. Without dedicated security personnel, meeting strict HIPAA requirements and scaling monitoring capabilities alongside infrastructure growth became difficult. These constraints limited their ability to acquire new customers and expand into new markets, as demonstrating compliance certifications was essential to earning trust and ensuring the protection of sensitive health information.
Results and Benefits
Enabled HIPAA‑aligned controls. Increased patient data protection with continuous monitoring. Supported market expansion through demonstrable compliance.
AWS Services
AWS Security Hub, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, AWS Key Management Service (KMS), AWS IAM, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS WAF.Customer details
Industry: Healthcare
Company Type: Mid-sized Enterprise
Location: France
Project Timeline: 1 week