Problem statement (Healthcare)

Title: Cloud Security Assessment in Healthcare: Ensuring Data Protection and Compliance

Introduction:

In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant shift towards cloud-based
solutions for storing and managing sensitive patient data. While the adoption of cloud technology
offers numerous benefits such as scalability, cost-efficiency, and accessibility, it also introduces a
myriad of security challenges. Ensuring the security and compliance of healthcare data stored in the
cloud is of paramount importance to safeguard patient privacy and maintain regulatory adherence.

Problem Statement:

The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of cloud security measures
within the healthcare domain. The primary focus will be on identifying potential vulnerabilities,
evaluating existing security controls, and proposing recommendations to enhance the overall
security posture of cloud-based healthcare systems.

Key Components of the Problem Statement:

1. Risk Assessment: Conduct a thorough risk assessment to identify potential security threats
and vulnerabilities associated with cloud-based healthcare systems. Evaluate the likelihood
and impact of these risks on patient data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

2. Compliance Analysis: Assess the adherence of cloud infrastructure and services to relevant
healthcare regulations and standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Identify any gaps in
compliance and propose remediation strategies.

3. Data Encryption and Access Control: Evaluate the effectiveness of encryption mechanisms
implemented to protect sensitive healthcare data during transit and at rest within the cloud
environment. Assess the adequacy of access controls to ensure that only authorized
personnel can access patient information.

4. Incident Response and Disaster Recovery: Analyze the incident response procedures and
disaster recovery plans in place to address security breaches or data loss incidents within
cloud-based healthcare systems. Assess the effectiveness of backup mechanisms and data
recovery processes.

5. Third-Party Risk Management: Assess the security practices of third-party cloud service
providers (CSPs) and other vendors involved in the healthcare ecosystem. Evaluate the extent
to which these entities adhere to security best practices and contractual obligations
regarding data protection.
6. Security Monitoring and Logging: Evaluate the effectiveness of security monitoring tools and
techniques employed to detect and respond to security incidents within the cloud
environment. Assess the adequacy of logging mechanisms for maintaining an audit trail of
system activities.

Day -05 – Labs

1. Installation and basic operation of OWASP ZAP.
2. Installation and basic operation of Qualys.
3. Installation and basic operation of HashiCorp Vault
4. Confluence (for documentation) with basic operation.
5. Installation and basic operation Burp suite.