Security Assessment

Healthcare Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment

A Quick Self-Assessment for Healthcare Organizations Without CISOs

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If you're in charge of cybersecurity at your healthcare organization, but you were hired for a completely different job, welcome to life as an Accidental CISO.

Many smaller and mid-sized healthcare organizations delegate security responsibilities to other leaders, adding even more stress to already high-pressure roles. But Accidental CISOs don’t have to do it alone. There are tools and experts out there to help you implement strong security protections, reduce risk, and stay compliant.

Assessment Form

This brief assessment will help you begin to determine the strength of your security posture.

Simply check 'Yes' or 'No' for each question, then click submit to receive your assessment results.

    Readiness Assessment

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    You must select a 'Yes' or 'No' for each question. Your responses will be tallied at the end.

  • 1. Governance & Policy 1/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Do you have a written information security policy approved by leadership?

    Is there a designated person accountable for cybersecurity decisions?

    Are you meeting HIPAA security requirements, including risk assessments?

  • 2. Access & Identity Management 2/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Is multi-factor authentication (MFA) required for all users?

    Do you have a formal process for removing access when employees leave?

    Are privileged accounts (admin rights) separate from regular user accounts?

  • 3. Data Protection & Privacy 3/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Is PHI encrypted both at rest and in transit?

    Do you perform regular backups that are stored offline or air-gapped?

    Have you tested your ability to restore data from backups in the past year?

  • 4. Threat Defense & Monitoring 4/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Do you have endpoint detection and response (EDR) on all devices?

    Is your environment monitored 24/7 by a Security Operations Center?

    Do you conduct monthly vulnerability scans and patch critical issues within 15 days?

  • 5. Incident Response & Recovery 5/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Do you have a documented incident response plan?

    Have you conducted a ransomware tabletop exercise in the past year?

    Do you have cyber liability insurance with breach response services?

  • 6. Security Awareness & Training 6/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Do employees receive annual security awareness training?

    Have you conducted phishing simulations to test employee awareness?

    Do employees know how to identify and report suspicious activity?

  • 7. Vendor & Third-Party Risk 7/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Do you review vendor security practices before granting system access?

    Are vendor security requirements included in contracts?

    Do you periodically review which vendors have access to your systems?

  • 8. Network & Infrastructure Security 8/8

    Question

    Yes

    No

    Is your network segmented to isolate critical systems from general users?

    Is guest Wi-Fi separated from your internal production network?

    Do you conduct annual external penetration testing by a qualified firm?

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Your Result

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0 - 8 Critical Risk

Your organization has significant security gaps. Immediate action is needed to protect patient data and ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements.

9 - 15 High Risk

You have foundational security measures in place, but critical gaps remain. External expertise can help you mature quickly.

16 - 21 Moderate Risk

Your security program is developing well. Strategic guidance can help you address remaining gaps and optimize your approach.

22 - 24 Good Standing

Excellent work! You have strong security fundamentals. Consider periodic assessments to maintain and enhance your posture.

If you scored anywhere from 0 – 21,
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