Cybersecurity Framework

Building secure healthcare applications from day one

Healthcare data is the most valuable target for cybercriminals. A single breach can destroy user trust, trigger regulatory penalties, and end your chances of partnering with health systems.

Zero Trust Architecture

Traditional security assumed everything inside the network was trusted. Zero Trust assumes nothing is trusted:

Verify explicitly: Authenticate and authorize every request
Least-privilege access: Minimum access necessary for each role
Assume breach: Design as if attackers are already in your system

Encryption

State	Requirement	Implementation
At rest	AES-256	Database encryption, S3 server-side encryption
In transit	TLS 1.3	All API endpoints, database connections
On device	Platform Keychain	iOS Keychain, Android Keystore
Backups	AES-256	Encrypted backup storage

Authentication and Access Control

Multi-factor authentication: Required for all PHI access
Role-based access control: Patient, clinician, admin, caregiver roles
Session management: Automatic timeout, concurrent session limits
API authentication: OAuth 2.0 with short-lived tokens
Biometric: Fingerprint/face ID for mobile app access

Incident Response

Prepare for the worst:

Detection: Automated monitoring for suspicious activity
Containment: Isolate affected systems immediately
Investigation: Determine scope and root cause
Notification: HIPAA requires notification within 60 days
Recovery: Restore from clean backup
Post-mortem: Document lessons learned and update controls

Certification Paths

Certification	What It Validates	Timeline
SOC 2 Type II	Security controls	6-12 months
HITRUST	HIPAA security framework	6-18 months
ISO 27001	Information security management	6-12 months
ISO 13485	Medical device QMS	6-12 months