Industry: Healthcare
Improve your healthcare organization's security and streamline access to Protected Health Information (PHI) with a Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution like KeeperPAM®.
Of cyber threats in the healthcare industry come from negligent insiders
Records of PHI were compromised in the UnitedHealth ransomware attack - the largest recorded healthcare data breach
Of healthcare organizations reported that at least one cyber attack has disrupted patient care
Healthcare institutions manage highly sensitive systems, including Electronic Health Record (EHR) databases, medical imaging systems, pharmacy networks and medical device controls. If privileged accounts are compromised, cybercriminals can manipulate patient data, disrupt medical operations or install ransomware, which can all pose serious risks to patient safety and hospital functionality.
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, HITECH and other strict regulations that require them to control who accesses patient data and when. A lack of visibility into privileged access can result in fines, legal penalties and reputational damage if a data breach occurs. Many healthcare institutions struggle with manually tracking and auditing privileged access, which increases the risk of non-compliance.
Over half of healthcare data breaches have involved insiders abusing their access. Whether intentional or accidental, misuse of privileged accounts can expose sensitive data and disrupt critical systems, potentially impeding patient care. Preventing insider threats requires strict PAM measures that protect access to privileged data while still allowing employees to do their jobs effectively and without delay.
Hospitals and clinics employ doctors, nurses, administrative staff, lab technicians, IT personnel and third-party contractors, each requiring different levels of access to patient data, medical systems and administrative tools. Managing these roles manually increases the risk of overprivileged users, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and potential data exposure.
The rise of IoMT devices, such as infusion pumps, heart monitors, imaging systems, lab analyzers and wearables, has significantly expanded the healthcare industry's attack surface. Without effective governance and security of these machines, cybercriminals can exploit these devices as entry points into critical systems.
Telemedicine and remote work in healthcare have introduced new security risks. Traditional VPN-based access methods are often slow, complex to manage and vulnerable to cyber attacks. Every privileged remote login should be gated with security measures such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and, ideally, routed through a secure access gateway that monitors and logs all activity.
KeeperPAM protects access to critical healthcare systems by storing privileged credentials in a zero-knowledge encrypted vault accessible only to authorized IT staff and system administrators. Instead of sharing credentials or typing them directly into systems, KeeperPAM enables users to launch secure connections to servers, databases and applications without ever exposing the actual credentials. Access can be time-limited through Just-In-Time (JIT) access to ensure privileged access is granted only when needed. This helps prevent credentials from being stolen and misused, while also providing healthcare organizations full visibility into who accessed what system and when.
Keeper Endpoint Privilege Manager enables healthcare organizations to enforce least privilege access across their Windows, macOS and Linux workstations and servers. This ensures that users, whether clinical staff, IT admins or technicians, can receive elevated privileges only when necessary and only for the duration of a specific task, helping to eliminate standing admin rights and prevent privilege misuse.
KeeperPAM automatically logs every privileged access event, including who accessed which system, what actions they performed and for how long. If an auditor requests compliance reports, IT teams can instantly generate detailed reports rather than spending days manually compiling access logs. Integration with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms allows healthcare institutions to detect and investigate unauthorized access attempts in real time, which helps reduce compliance risks.
KeeperPAM integrates with Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID to allow healthcare professionals to log in once and gain secure access to all necessary systems without juggling multiple passwords. For government-affiliated healthcare institutions, KeeperPAM supports Common Access Card (CAC) authentication to ensure that only authorized personnel with government-issued smart cards can access critical systems. KeeperPAM also supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), so even if a staff member's password is stolen, cybercriminals cannot gain unauthorized access.
KeeperPAM automates role-based access provisioning to ensure that staff only receive access to the systems necessary for their specific job functions. For example, a radiologist can access imaging software but cannot edit patient billing records, while a pharmacist can process prescriptions without viewing private medical notes. If an employee moves to a new department or leaves the organization, KeeperPAM automatically revokes their previous permissions, helping to prevent ex-employees from retaining unauthorized access to sensitive systems.
KeeperPAM provides zero-trust remote access that allows doctors, nurses and IT teams to securely connect to hospital networks, cloud-based EHR systems and medical billing platforms from anywhere. If a doctor needs to review a patient's lab results from a home office, KeeperPAM can establish an encrypted connection without exposing passwords or requiring open network ports. If an unauthorized remote login attempt occurs, KeeperPAM automatically denies access and triggers a security alert to ensure that sensitive patient data is never compromised.
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