Healthcare

Healthcare organisations hold some of the most sensitive personal information — patient health records, Medicare data, and clinical information that can never be changed or replaced. The sector has become a primary target for ransomware operators who understand that disruption to healthcare services creates urgency that increases the likelihood of ransom payment.

The Threat Landscape

Australian healthcare has experienced significant cyber incidents, from ransomware attacks disrupting hospital operations to data breaches exposing millions of patient records. The Medibank breach in 2022 demonstrated the devastating impact a cyber attack can have on both the organisation and the individuals whose data is compromised.

Our Approach

Stormcloud understands the unique challenges of securing healthcare environments, where clinical systems, medical devices, and patient care workflows must be protected without impeding the delivery of care.

Key Capabilities

• Healthcare Security Assessments — Comprehensive evaluations of your security posture covering clinical systems, administrative networks, and medical device environments
• My Health Records Act Compliance — Guidance on meeting obligations under the My Health Records Act 2012, including access controls, audit logging, and breach notification
• Medical Device Security — Assessment of connected medical devices and IoT equipment, identifying vulnerabilities in devices that may not support traditional security controls
• Ransomware Resilience — Proactive measures including backup validation, incident response planning, and tabletop exercises tailored to healthcare scenarios
• 24/7 Monitoring — Managed detection and response services that understand healthcare-specific threats and can differentiate between clinical system behaviour and malicious activity
• Staff Security Training — Awareness programmes designed for clinical and administrative healthcare staff, covering phishing, social engineering, and safe data handling