Security

HIPAA Compliance & Secure Cloud Hosting

At ALM Viewer, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security for all medical data. Our services are designed to comply with the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), providing you with confidence in the protection of your sensitive health information.

 

Secure Hosting on AWS

We use Amazon Web Services (AWS) for hosting all medical data, including PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) and DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) information. AWS is a leading cloud provider with a secure infrastructure that meets HIPAA compliance requirements. This means that all Protected Health Information (PHI) is processed, maintained, and stored in a secure environment, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data.

AWS provides a HIPAA-eligible environment that supports all required safeguards, controls, and compliance measures. By leveraging AWS’s compliant infrastructure, we ensure that our services meet the stringent security and privacy standards set by HIPAA, providing you with a reliable and trusted platform for managing your medical data.

 

Our Commitment to Compliance

Data Security: We utilize AWS’s HIPAA-eligible services to implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI.

  • Privacy Protection: All medical data is handled in accordance with HIPAA regulations, maintaining strict confidentiality and privacy controls.
  • Compliance Monitoring: We continuously monitor and review our processes and services to ensure ongoing compliance with HIPAA regulations.

By choosing ALM Viewer, you are assured that your medical data is protected by state-of-the-art security measures, hosted on a HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure.
For more information about our HIPAA compliance and security practices, please contact us at info@almviewer.com

Zero Trust Security

Zero Trust Security is a modern security model that Cloudflare offers to provide enhanced protection for organizations. This model assumes that threats can come from both outside and inside the network, and thus, it does not automatically trust any user, device, or application. Instead, it requires continuous verification of every access request, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific resources.

 

Zero Trust Security for Healthcare

In the healthcare industry, data security is paramount. At ALM Viewer we are committed to safeguarding sensitive medical information with the most advanced security practices. To enhance our protection, we have adopted Cloudflare’s Zero Trust Security model, designed to protect against modern cyber threats.

How Does Zero Trust Work?

Cloudflare’s Zero Trust Security works by continuously authenticating and authorizing every request to access your network and applications. This process includes:

  • Identity Verification: Every user and device must authenticate through robust multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Access Control: Granular access policies determine who can access specific resources, ensuring users have access only to the information necessary for their role.
  • Threat Intelligence: Continuous monitoring and threat detection help identify and mitigate potential risks in real time.
  • Secure Connections: All data transmitted is encrypted to protect it from interception and tampering.

Benefits for the Healthcare Industry

Cloudflare’s Zero Trust Security is particularly beneficial for the healthcare sector, where data security and patient privacy are critical. Here’s how it helps:

  • Enhanced Data Protection: By implementing strict access controls and continuous monitoring, Zero Trust significantly reduces the risk of data breaches, ensuring patient data remains secure.
  • Compliance with Regulations: The Zero Trust model helps healthcare organizations comply with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements by providing robust security controls and detailed audit trails.
  • Secure Remote Access: With an increasing number of healthcare professionals working remotely, Zero Trust ensures that all connections are secure, regardless of where the users are located.
  • Protection Against Insider Threats: Zero Trust minimizes the risk of insider threats by restricting access to sensitive data and continuously verifying user actions.
  • Improved Operational Efficiency: By reducing the need for traditional VPNs and simplifying security management, healthcare organizations can achieve operational efficiencies and lower costs.

Our Commitment to Secure Healthcare

At ALM Viewer we leverage Cloudflare’s Zero Trust Security to provide a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for managing healthcare data. With Cloudflare’s advanced security model, you can trust that your sensitive information is protected against both external and internal threats.