Protecting patient data in the DPDP Act era
Hospitals, health-tech platforms, diagnostic labs, and pharma companies handle sensitive patient data that is both high-value for attackers and strictly regulated under the DPDP Act 2023. Expert-led VAPT and patient-data security testing tailored to clinical apps, EHR and health-tech APIs. CERT-In audit readiness via empanelled partners where procurement requires it.
Patient data is the most valuable target in cybercrime.
DPDP Act 2023 compliance
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 imposes strict obligations on any organization that processes personal data — including patient records, biometrics, and health histories. Our audits assess your data-handling practices and security controls against DPDP requirements.
CERT-In audit readiness for health platforms
Health-tech platforms and digital health intermediaries increasingly need a CERT-In security audit as part of regulatory and enterprise-procurement requirements. We get your platform audit-ready and deliver Safe-to-Host audits with reports your regulator accepts.
Patient portal & EHR VAPT
Electronic health record systems, patient portals, and lab-result APIs are targeted for unauthorized data access. We test authentication, session management, and API authorization — the leading failure points in health-tech breaches.
Medical device and IoMT security
Connected medical devices — infusion pumps, patient monitors, PACS systems — run on legacy software with minimal security controls. We assess network exposure, firmware attack surface, and protocol-level vulnerabilities.
HIPAA-style technical safeguards
International health-tech companies and those serving global health organizations need HIPAA-aligned controls. We assess your technical safeguards — access controls, audit logging, transmission encryption, and ePHI protection.
A healthcare VAPT, step by step.
Data classification & scope
We map all systems that process patient data — EHR, patient portal, lab integrations, APIs — and align the test scope to DPDP Act obligations and your CERT-In mandate.
Kickoff in 48 hrsApplication & API testing
Senior testers run OWASP ASVS–aligned assessments on patient-facing and internal applications, focusing on authentication, authorization, data access controls, and sensitive data exposure.
Manual + automatedNetwork & clinical-system review
We assess network segmentation between clinical and administrative systems, legacy protocol exposure, and medical device connectivity to identify lateral-movement paths.
Full network scopeRemediate, retest & certify
Findings are prioritized by risk to patient data. We retest all fixes and deliver a CERT-In compliant report with a DPDP readiness assessment, plus Safe-to-Host support where applicable (via empanelled partner).
Free retest includedHealthcare security — frequently asked questions
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 requires data fiduciaries processing health data to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect that data. While the Act does not mandate a specific audit standard, CERT-In empanelled security audits are widely accepted as evidence of reasonable care — and are already required by many enterprise hospitals and health networks in procurement contracts.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 requires data fiduciaries processing health data to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect that data. While the Act does not mandate a specific audit standard, CERT-In empanelled security audits are widely accepted as evidence of reasonable care — and are already required by many enterprise hospitals and health networks in procurement contracts.
Yes. We assess IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) devices including patient monitors, infusion pumps, and PACS/DICOM systems. Tests cover network protocol analysis, firmware exposure review, and integration-point security between devices and hospital information systems. Scope is agreed during the kickoff to ensure safe, non-disruptive testing.
Yes. CyVigilant gets your platform CERT-In audit-ready and delivers the required audit and Safe-to-Host certificate through our empanelled partners upon satisfactory remediation of critical findings. This certificate is accepted by government and regulated health organizations as proof of security posture.
Questions about your health-tech audit scope?
Talk to a security expertProtect patient data. Satisfy DPDP Act obligations.
Book a scoping call with a healthcare-focused security expert. We will align the assessment to your CERT-In mandate, DPDP obligations, and clinical-system architecture.