Empowered an Australian Healthcare Leader to Build Cyber Resilience

Summary:

An Australian healthcare giant specialising in infection prevention sought PeoplActive’s cybersecurity consulting services to enhance their cyber defences. Faced with complex compliance challenges and the need for ISO certification, the client required experienced cybersecurity talent to validate and improve IT procedures, address regulatory gaps, and create a robust security framework. PeoplActive’s team successfully delivered comprehensive solutions, resulting in extended engagements and fortified cybersecurity infrastructure. 

The Challenge

The Australian healthcare company faced several cybersecurity challenges, including: 

• Compliance Audits: They required a thorough review of HIPAA/GDPR policies to ensure full compliance. 
• Procedure Validation: A need to validate existing IT procedures in line with HIPAA/GDPR standards and identify potential gaps. 
• Policy Development: The development of new IT and information security procedures was necessary to address compliance shortfalls. 
• Risk Assessment: They needed expert guidance to implement security practices for identifying and mitigating risks. 
• Cybersecurity Auditing: The company sought assistance with cybersecurity assessments, policy audits, and remediation strategies. 
• ISO Certification: Support was required to establish a clear roadmap for ISO certification, including ISMS governance and addressing specific certification gaps. 

The Solution

PeoplActive responded with a comprehensive cybersecurity consulting solution that addressed each of the client’s unique needs: 

• Expert Cybersecurity Talent: A team of cybersecurity professionals with extensive experience in healthcare and regulatory compliance was assembled to tackle the company’s security challenges.
• Compliance Assurance: PeoplActive conducted a thorough review of HIPAA/GDPR policies and ensured alignment with federal security practices.
• IT Procedure Optimisation: The team validated and enhanced the client’s IT procedures, addressing security gaps and developing new policies.
• Risk Management Framework: PeoplActive implemented a tailored risk management framework to continuously assess and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
• ISO Certification Support: The consulting team helped map out the client’s ISO certification strategy, providing documentation, ISMS governance, and gap remediation.
• Ongoing Engagement: Impressed with PeoplActive’s expertise, the client extended their partnership to further reinforce their cybersecurity posture.

PeoplActive continues to provide advisory and assessment services, ensuring long-term resilience for the healthcare company amidst evolving regulatory challenges.