Transforming Patient Data Security for a Healthcare Giant with Real-Time API Monitoring
Client Overview
300,000+
API Calls
Leading
Healthcare Provider
Millions+
of Patients Records & Telemedicine Services Managed
Scenario
A major healthcare provider relied on a range of APIs to manage patient records, facilitate telemedicine services, and integrate with third-party health applications. Ensuring the security of these APIs was essential to protect sensitive patient data and maintain compliance with stringent health regulations.
Problem Statement
Sensitive Data Exposure:
Constant risk of exposing sensitive health data and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Regulatory Compliance:
The need to comply with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA while managing a vast network of APIs.
Manual Monitoring Challenges:
Inability to manually track API traffic and identify potential security threats across multiple services.
Our Solution & Its Impact
Solution Implemented
- API Inventory and Discovery for complete API visibility
- Shadow and Zombie API Identification for comprehensive security
- Sensitive Data and PII Exposure Identification
- Anomaly Detection to flag suspicious behavior in real-time
- OWASP Top 10 Vulnerability Scanning to identify critical risks
Key Results
- 20 sensitive data exposures detected
- 3 anomalies flagged
- 10 critical vulnerabilities identified and mitigated