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    HIPAA Penetration Test for Covered Entities and Business Associates.

    HIPAA penetration testing from StealthNet validates the systems that store, process, or transmit ePHI for covered entities and business associates. Every engagement produces a HIPAA-compliant pentest report mapped to HIPAA Security Rule technical safeguards (§164.312) and the §164.308(a)(8) technical evaluation requirement, delivered in as little as 48 hours. AI pentests start at $1,500 and hybrid pentests start at $5,000.

    HIPAA pentests from $1,500 · Hybrid engagements from $5,000 · Free remediation retest

    48-Hour Reports HIPAA-Mapped Deliverables US-Based Senior Testers AI + Human Hybrid

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    What customers say

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    Highly recommend StealthNet AI

    "StealthNet AI performed a thorough and comprehensive pen test, fast turnaround on conducting the test, they were very responsive, and it was great value."
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    Richard B.

    Founder · Avara Software · Health, Wellness & Fitness

    Verified · Capterra

    The best choice for penetration testing

    "The testing was thorough and the reports were structured precisely for the regulatory requirements. Explanation of issues along with steps to reproduce and remediation advice were detailed and clear, making corrections a breeze."
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    Director · IKO Corp · Medical Devices

    A HIPAA penetration test is a controlled attack simulation against the applications, networks, cloud services, and integrations that create, receive, maintain, or transmit electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). HHS OCR treats penetration testing as the practical way to satisfy the HIPAA Security Rule §164.308(a)(8) technical evaluation requirement and to validate the §164.312 technical safeguards (access controls, audit controls, integrity, and transmission security).

    Both covered entities and business associates are expected to perform a HIPAA-compliant pentest at least annually and after any material change to ePHI-handling systems. The 2025 HHS NPRM to strengthen the HIPAA Security Rule proposes making annual penetration testing and semi-annual vulnerability scanning explicit requirements — StealthNet's HIPAA-mapped reports are built to satisfy either the current best-practice expectation or the proposed 2026 mandate once finalized.

    How a HIPAA Pentest Runs

    From PHI scope to OCR-ready report in days

    Define your PHI-handling systems, AI agents probe HIPAA-relevant controls, a senior tester validates impact, and you receive evidence formatted for HIPAA Security Rule audits.

    From kickoff to auditor-ready report, delivered in 48 hours.

    The Problem

    Healthcare Breaches Are at an All-Time High.

    HHS OCR flags your risk analysis

    Auditors expect penetration testing evidence mapped to Security Rule safeguards. Generic vulnerability scans won't pass.

    You're testing reactively

    Post-breach testing costs 10x more. Annual proactive assessments prevent costly remediation and OCR scrutiny.

    You're overpaying for compliance

    Legacy firms charge $20K to $60K for the same coverage StealthNet delivers with AI pentests starting at $1,500 and hybrid pentests starting at $5,000.

    Pricing

    How Much Does a HIPAA Penetration Test Cost?

    Pentest reports built for HIPAA, not retrofitted for it. Transparent pricing for covered entities and business associates.

    AI Pentest

    $1,500

    • 48-hour delivery
    • Exploit-validated findings
    • Mapped to HIPAA §164.312 safeguards

    Best for: Annual risk analysis, business associate validation, proactive assessment

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    Hybrid (AI + Human) Pentest

    Starting at $5,000

    Typical engagements range from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on scope

    • AI attack simulation + senior US-based pentester validation
    • 48-hour first report
    • Dedicated project manager + private Slack channel
    • Compliance-ready report + free retest included

    Best for: Post-breach remediation, covered entities with ePHI systems, OCR-facing evidence

    Deliverables

    Mapped to HIPAA Security Rule Safeguards.

    Access Controls §164.312(a)

    Testing of authentication, authorization, and access policies protecting ePHI

    Audit Controls §164.312(b)

    Validation that systems properly log activity in ePHI-containing systems

    Integrity §164.312(c)

    Testing mechanisms protecting ePHI from improper alteration or destruction

    Transmission §164.312(e)

    Assessment of encryption protecting ePHI during electronic transmission

    Compare

    HIPAA Pentest vs. Vulnerability Scan vs. Risk Analysis

    Three different HIPAA evidence artifacts, three different jobs. Here's how they map to HHS OCR expectations.

    What it tests
    HIPAA Penetration Test
    Exploitable paths to ePHI, proven by a tester
    Vulnerability Scan
    Known CVEs and misconfigurations, no exploitation
    Risk Analysis
    Threats, likelihoods, and impacts on paper
    Combined (Recommended)
    Documented risks validated by real exploitation evidence
    Frequency HHS expects
    HIPAA Penetration Test
    Annually and after material ePHI system changes
    Vulnerability Scan
    Semi-annually (proposed 2026 minimum)
    Risk Analysis
    Continuously; formally updated at least annually
    Combined (Recommended)
    Annual pentest + semi-annual scans + rolling risk analysis
    Evidence produced
    HIPAA Penetration Test
    Executive + technical report, exploited findings, §164.312 mapping
    Vulnerability Scan
    Scanner output with CVSS scores
    Risk Analysis
    Risk register aligned to §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A)
    Combined (Recommended)
    Audit-ready binder covering §164.308(a)(8) evaluation
    Satisfies §164.308(a)(8) alone
    HIPAA Penetration Test
    Yes, as the technical evaluation component
    Vulnerability Scan
    No — depth insufficient for OCR expectations
    Risk Analysis
    No — needs a technical evaluation to back it
    Combined (Recommended)
    Yes — this is what HHS OCR expects to see
    Why StealthNet

    AI Handles Speed. Humans Validate Everything.

    A named, US-based senior tester validates every finding before your report is delivered.

    Reports are mapped to HIPAA Security Rule safeguards, so there is no manual reformatting for auditors.

    Most clients receive their first report within 48 hours of scoping call completion.

    Cost
    Traditional
    —$20K to $60K
    StealthNet
    AI: $1,500 / Hybrid: from $5,000
    Delivery
    Traditional
    —3 to 6 weeks
    StealthNet
    48 hours
    HIPAA Mapping
    Traditional
    —Manual / extra cost
    StealthNet
    Included
    Retest
    Traditional
    —Extra charge
    StealthNet
    Free
    Healthcare Expertise
    Traditional
    —Varies
    StealthNet
    Specialized
    FAQ

    HIPAA Pentesting Questions

    While HIPAA doesn't explicitly mandate penetration testing, the Security Rule requires covered entities to conduct regular security risk assessments. Penetration testing is widely recognized as a best practice for meeting these requirements and is recommended by HHS OCR. Many healthcare organizations include pentesting as part of their required annual security risk analysis.

    HIPAA penetration testing evaluates the security of systems that store, process, or transmit Protected Health Information (PHI). It tests technical safeguards required by the HIPAA Security Rule, including access controls, encryption, audit controls, and integrity controls to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to PHI breaches.

    Best practice is to conduct penetration testing annually and after significant changes to systems handling PHI. The HIPAA Security Rule requires ongoing risk analysis, making continuous or frequent testing increasingly important as healthcare cyber threats evolve.

    Testing should cover all systems that create, receive, maintain, or transmit electronic PHI (ePHI). This includes EHR systems, patient portals, medical devices, cloud services, internal networks, and any business associate systems with PHI access.

    Yes, penetration testing is crucial for post-breach remediation and can demonstrate to HHS OCR that you've taken corrective action. It helps identify how the breach occurred, validates remediation efforts, and shows ongoing commitment to protecting PHI.

    Traditional HIPAA-mapped penetration tests range from $20,000 to $60,000. StealthNet AI pentests start at $1,500 and hybrid AI plus human engagements start at $5,000. Most healthcare scopes (EHR, patient portal, and supporting infrastructure) land between $5,000 and $10,000 with free retest included.

    HIPAA does not name a frequency explicitly, but HHS OCR enforcement and the Security Rule §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) risk analysis requirement effectively make annual penetration testing the floor. Most covered entities and business associates test at least annually and after any material change to ePHI systems.

    A risk assessment is a documentation exercise that identifies threats and vulnerabilities to ePHI. A penetration test actively exploits those vulnerabilities to prove which ones lead to real ePHI exposure. HHS OCR expects both, and pentest results feed directly into your risk assessment evidence.

    Yes. Any vendor that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits ePHI on behalf of a covered entity is contractually obligated under their BAA to implement the HIPAA Security Rule, which makes regular technical evaluations including penetration testing a defensible expectation during covered entity audits.

    HHS OCR has proposed an update to the HIPAA Security Rule that would require automated vulnerability scanning at least every 6 months and penetration testing at least every 12 months, or more often when a risk analysis calls for it. The current Security Rule remains in effect while the rulemaking process continues, so this is a strong signal to prepare now rather than final legal text. StealthNet's annual and continuous AI options are built to satisfy either the existing best-practice expectation or the proposed mandate once it is finalized.

    Some healthcare organizations pursue HITRUST CSF certification alongside HIPAA compliance, especially when customers or payers require it contractually. A HIPAA-mapped pentest and a HITRUST-mapped pentest overlap heavily in scope, so most teams cover both with one engagement rather than two. See our HITRUST penetration testing guide.
    What Auditors Expect

    What a HIPAA Auditor Wants to See in Your Pentest Report

    Reports built to satisfy Big Four assessors, QSAs, 3PAOs, and customer security reviews on the first pass.

    Mapping to §164.312 safeguards

    Every finding tagged to Access Controls (a), Audit Controls (b), Integrity (c), Authentication (d), or Transmission Security (e) so it slots directly into your Security Rule evidence binder.

    ePHI exposure proof

    Demonstrated paths to ePHI (not just CVE listings) so HHS OCR sees real risk reduction between annual risk analyses.

    Risk analysis integration

    Findings written in the format §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) expects so they drop straight into your Security Risk Analysis update.

    Business associate coverage

    Clear scope statement covering EHR, patient portal, cloud services, and any third-party systems with ePHI access.

    Related Frameworks

    Pentest Reports for Every Compliance Framework

    Same AI plus human delivery model, mapped to the framework your auditor or customer cares about.

    SOC 2 Penetration Testing→

    Trust Services Criteria CC6/CC7

    PCI DSS Penetration Testing→

    Requirement 11.3 / 11.4 testing

    ISO 27001 Penetration Testing→

    Annex A control validation

    NIST Penetration Testing→

    800-53, 800-171, and CSF mapped

    CMMC Penetration Testing→

    Level 2 (NIST 800-171) crosswalk

    FDA Penetration Testing→

    510(k) cybersecurity for medical devices

    FedRAMP Penetration Testing→

    Moderate/High baseline pentest

    DORA Penetration Testing→

    EU Article 25 ICT pentest for financial entities

    Related Services

    Pentest Services Included in Every Compliance Engagement

    Every compliance pentest pulls from these test-type services as needed. Scope is sized to your environment, not padded with hours.

    Web App Pentest→

    OWASP Top 10 + business logic for browser apps

    API Pentest→

    REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and OpenAPI-driven testing

    External Network Pentest→

    Internet-facing perimeter attack surface

    Internal Network Pentest→

    Assumed-breach, Active Directory, lateral movement

    Before You Start

    HIPAA Pentest Cost & Compliance Questions

    Traditional HIPAA-mapped penetration tests range from $20,000 to $60,000. StealthNet AI pentests start at $1,500 and hybrid AI plus human engagements start at $5,000. Most healthcare scopes (EHR, patient portal, and supporting infrastructure) land between $5,000 and $10,000 with free retest included.

    Yes. Any vendor that creates, receives, maintains, or transmits ePHI on behalf of a covered entity is contractually obligated under their BAA to implement the HIPAA Security Rule, which makes regular technical evaluations including penetration testing a defensible expectation during covered entity audits.

    HHS OCR has proposed an update to the HIPAA Security Rule that would require automated vulnerability scanning at least every 6 months and penetration testing at least every 12 months, or more often when a risk analysis calls for it. The current Security Rule remains in effect while the rulemaking process continues, so this is a strong signal to prepare now rather than final legal text. StealthNet's annual and continuous AI options are built to satisfy either the existing best-practice expectation or the proposed mandate once it is finalized.
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