• Status:

  Completed

• Client:

  MORRIS HIGHTS HEALTH CENTER

• Location:

  REMOTE

I developed a specialized cloud security tool to address the unique challenges healthcare organizations face in managing Protected Health Information (PHI) in cloud environments. The project's core objective was to automate the auditing and management of cloud infrastructure for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Key Features & Accomplishments:

• Automated HIPAA Compliance Auditing: The tool was engineered to perform automated scans of cloud services (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, GCP Cloud Storage) to detect common security misconfigurations that violate HIPAA regulations, such as unencrypted data and overly permissive access controls.

• PHI Discovery and Classification: I implemented a mechanism to automatically identify and classify PHI within cloud storage, enabling targeted security checks and ensuring sensitive data is handled with the highest level of security.

• Access Control and "Least Privilege" Analysis: The system analyzes Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies to verify that access to PHI is restricted to authorized personnel, aligning with the principle of "least privilege" and minimizing the risk of unauthorized data exposure.

• Comprehensive Reporting and Remediation: The tool generates detailed, user-friendly compliance reports. It highlights specific violations and provides actionable remediation steps, including automated scripts to rectify security gaps and streamline the compliance process.

• Technology Stack: The project was built using [mention the core technologies you used, e.g., Python, AWS Boto3, Terraform, etc.]. This project demonstrates my proficiency in [mention specific skills, e.g., cloud security principles, scripting for automation, compliance frameworks, etc.] and my ability to develop solutions for a highly regulated and sensitive industry.

Outcome:

This project showcases my ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, automated security solutions. The tool provides a scalable and efficient way for healthcare providers to maintain compliance, reduce security risks, and protect patient data, demonstrating my expertise in both cloud security and industry-specific compliance.