Industry: Healthcare (Connected Devices)

Overview:

A promising startup in the healthcare industry, focusing on connected devices, approached us to integrate cybersecurity into their development lifecycle. As a new player in the market, they lacked formal cybersecurity measures. We partnered with them to provide specialized services and ensure robust security from the ground up as they developed their product.

Challenges:

• The startup had no existing cybersecurity measures in place, especially important given the sensitivity of healthcare data.
• Need for security integration early in the development lifecycle to safeguard connected devices.
• Ensuring the product met necessary security standards and mitigated risks effectively.

Our Approach:

• Cybersecurity Integration into Development Lifecycle:
  • Worked closely with the startup’s development team to incorporate security best practices from the very beginning of their product lifecycle.
  • Provided guidance on secure software development, including secure coding practices and threat modeling.
• TARA & HARA Assessments:
  • Conducted Threat Assessment and Remediation Analysis (TARA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA) to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with the startup’s connected devices.
  • Provided actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks and enhance security controls.
• Consulting & Advisory Services:
  • Delivered ongoing consulting services to support the startup’s security needs as they scaled.
  • Provided advisory services to help ensure the product adhered to necessary industry security standards.

Outcome:

Our partnership enabled the startup to build a secure foundation for their connected healthcare devices, addressing potential security risks early in the development process. By conducting in-depth TARA and HARA assessments, and offering tailored consulting and advisory services, we helped them create a secure product that was well-positioned for market success.