HIPAA Compliance & Healthcare Cybersecurity Consulting | Laurel Shield
Healthcare breaches cost $10.93M on average — the highest of any industry. We help clinics, hospitals, and health-tech companies pass HIPAA audits, lock down patient data, and stop breaches before they start. Fixed-scope. Clear reports. No surprises.
"We were drowning in HIPAA requirements and terrified of an OCR audit. Laurel Shield did our risk assessment, fixed our gaps, and got us audit-ready in 5 weeks. Worth every penny."
— Practice Manager, Multi-Location Clinic (Alberta, CA)
Comprehensive Cybersecurity Services
From offensive penetration testing to managed SOC defense — we cover every layer of your cybersecurity posture with expert consulting.
Penetration Testing
Black-box, gray-box, and white-box testing across web, mobile, API, and network. Red team exercises that simulate real-world adversaries.
Web & Mobile App Testing
OWASP-based deep-dive assessments for your web apps, SPAs, APIs, and mobile platforms. Find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Network Security Assessment
Internal and external network penetration testing, wireless security assessments, and segmentation reviews.
Cloud Security Assessment
AWS, Azure, and GCP security reviews. Misconfigurations, IAM policies, data exposure, and cloud-native security architecture.
Managed SOC (24/7)
Round-the-clock security operations center with threat detection, alerting, and response powered by human analysts and AI.
Incident Response
Rapid containment, investigation, and recovery when breaches occur. Pre-built response plans and tabletop exercises.
Threat Hunting
Proactive hunting for indicators of compromise using threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and SIEM correlation.
Vulnerability Management
Continuous vulnerability scanning, risk-based prioritization, and remediation tracking across your entire attack surface.
HIPAA Assessment
Comprehensive HIPAA security risk assessments covering administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. Gap analysis, policy development, PHI exposure remediation, and breach preparedness for healthcare organizations.
NERC CIP Assessment
Full NERC CIP compliance assessments for electric utilities and bulk electric system operators. Covering CIP-002 through CIP-014 — asset categorization, access management, incident response, and supply chain risk management.
SOC 2 & ISO 27001
Readiness assessments, gap analysis, control implementation, and audit support to achieve and maintain certifications.
PCI DSS Compliance
Scoping, SAQ assistance, ASV scanning, and ROC preparation for organizations handling payment card data.
NIST & CMMC
NIST CSF, SP 800-53/171, and CMMC 2.0 assessments. Framework implementation and maturity scoring.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)
Fractional security leadership. Strategic guidance, board reporting, risk management, and security program development.
Security Training
Security awareness programs, phishing simulations, tabletop exercises, and role-based training for developers and executives.
AI Security Consulting
Secure AI adoption, LLM vulnerability assessments, prompt injection defense, and AI governance frameworks.
Security Gap Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of your current security posture against industry frameworks with prioritized remediation roadmaps.
Deep-Expertise Cybersecurity Assessments
Specialized assessments for the most complex regulatory environments — built on real operational experience, not just checklists.
HIPAA Assessment
HIPAA violations average $1.2M per OCR settlement.
A complete HIPAA Security Rule assessment covering all 18 administrative, physical, and technical safeguard standards. We identify PHI exposure gaps, evaluate your risk management program, review BAAs, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap — so you can pass an OCR audit with confidence.
- Security Risk Analysis (SRA)
- PHI access control & audit log review
- Business Associate Agreement (BAA) review
- Breach notification readiness
NERC CIP Assessment
Non-compliance penalties reach $1M per violation per day.
End-to-end NERC CIP compliance assessments for electric utilities, grid operators, and bulk electric system (BES) asset owners. We map your environment against CIP-002 through CIP-014 standards, assess cyber asset categorization, access management, and supply chain security — and deliver findings your compliance team can act on immediately.
- BES Cyber Asset categorization (CIP-002)
- Electronic Security Perimeter review
- Personnel & training compliance (CIP-004)
- Supply chain risk management (CIP-013)
Industries We Protect with Cybersecurity
Tailored cybersecurity solutions for the unique threats, regulations, and risk profiles of your industry — healthcare, fintech, SaaS, government, energy, and more.
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, telehealth, health-tech, and medical device companies. We protect patient data, ensure regulatory survival, and prevent breaches that endanger lives and trust.
Financial Services
Banks, fintech, insurance, and payment processors. Protecting transactions, customer data, and meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
Technology & SaaS
Securing your product, platform, and infrastructure. From startup to scale — building security that grows with your business.
Government
Federal, state, and municipal agencies. FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST compliance with cleared personnel and secure methodologies.
Retail & E-Commerce
Protecting point-of-sale systems, e-commerce platforms, customer data, and supply chain integrations.
Manufacturing & Critical Infrastructure
OT/ICS security, SCADA assessments, and IT/OT convergence. Protecting the systems that power physical operations.
Cybersecurity Solutions for Every Organization Size
Whether you're a 10-person startup or a 10,000-employee enterprise, our cybersecurity consulting packages scale to fit your needs and budget.
Essentials
- Vulnerability assessment & scan
- Basic penetration test (web or network)
- Security policy templates
- Employee security awareness training
- Annual compliance health check
Growth
- Comprehensive penetration testing
- SOC 2 or ISO 27001 readiness
- Cloud security assessment
- Quarterly vulnerability scanning
- vCISO advisory (monthly)
- Phishing simulations
Comprehensive
- Red team & adversary simulation
- Multi-framework compliance program
- Managed SOC (24/7 monitoring)
- Incident response retainer
- Continuous PTaaS
- Executive board reporting
- AI security assessments
HIPAA Shield
- Full HIPAA security risk assessment
- HIPAA + SOC 2 + NIST synergy program
- Medical device security testing
- PHI breach prevention & response
- Telehealth platform security
- Staff HIPAA training & phishing sims
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
AI Security Consulting: The New Cybersecurity Frontier
As organizations race to adopt AI and large language models, new cybersecurity attack surfaces emerge. Our AI security experts help you harness AI's power without exposing your organization to prompt injection, data leakage, model theft, and other novel AI risks.
Assess your AI models for prompt injection, data leakage, jailbreaking, and adversarial inputs.
Identify and quantify risks in your AI/ML pipeline — from training data poisoning to model theft.
Build policies and controls for responsible AI adoption aligned with NIST AI RMF and emerging regulations.
Design AI systems with security built in — secure APIs, data isolation, model access controls, and monitoring.
Cybersecurity Compliance & Frameworks Mastery
We help you achieve and maintain SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CMMC 2.0, NIST CSF, and GDPR compliance simultaneously — reducing overlap, cost, and audit fatigue.
| Framework | Assessment | Gap Analysis | Remediation | Certification Support | Ongoing Monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCI DSS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC 2 Type II | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIPAA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GDPR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NIST CSF 2.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CMMC 2.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NIST SP 800-53 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Why Choose Laurel Shield for Cybersecurity
We combine deep cybersecurity technical expertise with an approachable, client-first consulting philosophy that sets us apart.
Human + AI Approach
Our analysts use AI-powered tools to accelerate discovery, but every finding is validated and contextualized by experienced human experts. No false positives, no noise.
Healthcare Specialization
Deep HIPAA expertise combined with understanding of clinical workflows, EHR systems, medical devices, and telehealth. Security that protects patients, not just data.
Global Reach
Serving organizations in the USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and worldwide. Multi-timezone support with local regulatory expertise.
Transparent Reporting
Executive summaries for the board, detailed technical reports for your team, and actionable remediation guidance. No jargon barriers.
PTaaS Model
Move beyond point-in-time testing. Continuous Penetration Testing as a Service integrates into your dev cycle with on-demand retesting.
Certified Team
OSCP, CISSP, CEH, CREST, and more. Our team holds industry-leading certifications and brings decades of combined experience.
What Our Cybersecurity Clients Say
Trusted by security-conscious organizations across healthcare, SaaS, legal, energy, and government industries worldwide.
"Laurel Shield transformed our HIPAA compliance from a constant anxiety into a managed, measurable program. Our compliance gap went from 41% to 97% in 10 weeks. They understand clinical workflows, not just checkboxes."
"As a fast-growing SaaS company, we needed SOC 2 fast. Laurel Shield got us audit-ready in 8 weeks — our enterprise prospects started signing immediately. Their vCISO service continues to guide our security strategy."
"Their CMMC assessment and remediation roadmap was the most thorough we've seen. Saved us 4+ months of preparation and the team's understanding of federal requirements meant zero surprises during audit."
Free Cybersecurity Assessment — How Secure Is Your Organization?
Take our 2-minute Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment and get a personalized security score with expert recommendations.
The Hacker's Journal — Cybersecurity Insights & Research
Expert cybersecurity insights, penetration testing research, compliance guides, and AI security thought leadership from our consulting team.
Security Built for Your Industry
Every industry has unique compliance requirements and threat landscapes. We specialize in the frameworks that matter to you.
Healthcare & HIPAA
HIPAA violations cost $50K–$1.5M per incident.
We protect patient data, close PHI exposure gaps, and get you audit-ready — before regulators come knocking. Full HIPAA Security Rule assessments with actionable remediation plans.
Get HIPAA-ReadySaaS & Technology
Enterprise prospects won't sign without SOC 2.
Stop losing deals to compliance gaps. We get you SOC 2 Type II certified in as little as 8 weeks — with pen testing, policy templates, and auditor coordination included.
Accelerate SOC 2Government & Defense
CMMC 2.0 is now required for DoD contracts.
Don't lose your eligibility. We assess your current CMMC maturity level, identify gaps in your CUI handling, and build your System Security Plan to meet Level 2 requirements.
Start CMMC AssessmentReady to Secure Your Organization? Contact Our Cybersecurity Experts
Whether you need a penetration test, compliance audit, AI security assessment, or a full-service cybersecurity consulting partner — we're here to help. Get in touch for a free cybersecurity consultation.