Healthcare IT Security – KRITIS Compliance, DiGA & Patient Data Protection
The healthcare sector is one of the most heavily regulated and most frequently attacked industries. Hospitals, laboratories, and digital health applications process highly sensitive patient data and are subject to critical infrastructure (KRITIS) requirements. A security incident can endanger human lives.
Cyber Security for Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare Expertise
Till Oberbeckmann (Managing Partner) has years of experience in the secure implementation of operational and business models in critical infrastructure environments. He has supported hospitals, DiGA manufacturers, and medical technology companies in meeting security requirements according to BSI IT-Grundschutz, B3S, and ISO 27001.
What makes healthcare unique: Beyond traditional IT systems, medical devices, telemedicine platforms, and patient portals must also be secured. The increasing connectivity in healthcare creates new attack vectors that require specialized expertise.
IT Security Protects Your Patients
Regulatory Hurdles in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations face dual pressure: Regulatory requirements such as the IT Security Act 2.0 and the sector-specific security standard (B3S) demand demonstrable security measures. At the same time, ransomware attacks on hospitals and practices are increasing drastically.
- 1. Critical Infrastructure Requirements and Regulatory Compliance
Hospitals with more than 30,000 inpatient cases are classified as critical infrastructure operators and must demonstrate to the BSI every two years that their IT security meets the state of the art. Smaller institutions are also affected by the IT Security Act 2.0 and the NIS2 Directive.
The problem: Implementing these requirements ties up resources that are urgently needed in daily clinical operations.
- 2. Patient Data Protection and DiGA Approval
Digital health applications (DiGA) and telemedicine platforms process highly sensitive health data. For DiGA approval by the BfArM, proof of IT security is mandatory – including penetration tests and data protection impact assessments.
The requirement: Only certified auditors with demonstrable expertise are accepted as proof.
- 3. Connected Medical Technology and IoT Security
Modern hospitals operate hundreds of connected devices: from infusion pumps and imaging systems to building automation. Many of these devices run on outdated software and cannot be easily patched.
The danger: A compromised medical device can paralyze entire hospital operations – with direct consequences for patient care.
Healthcare References
Certificates
What's at Stake
- Without Demonstrable Security
No DiGA approval, no critical infrastructure certification, no health insurance billing. Missing security certifications block market access for digital health applications.
- In Case of a Security Incident
Hospitals cannot admit patients, surgeries are postponed, emergencies must be redirected. A ransomware attack on a hospital directly endangers human lives.
- Without Compliance Certifications
Fines under GDPR and the IT Security Act, reputational damage with patients and referring physicians, liability risks for management.
The turingpoint Solution
- KRITIS-Compliant Pentests
We test your clinical IT systems, patient portals, and medical networks according to BSI standards. Our BSI IT-Grundschutz accreditation is recognized as qualified proof for critical infrastructure audits.
- DiGA Security Assessment
Specialized security testing for digital health applications – from penetration testing and API analysis to encryption verification. Ideal preparation for BfArM approval.
- Holistic Approach
From network segmentation and IoT security to incident response planning: We assess your facility's entire ecosystem and deliver prioritized recommendations for action.
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