Patch Management & Zero-Day Security for a Global Medical Device Leader
A global medical device manufacturer automated its patch management process to secure thousands of connected devices, minimize cybersecurity risks, and meet strict healthcare compliance standards, all while reducing operational costs.
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The Challenge
Patch Deployment at Scale
Cybersecurity Risks in Connected Devices
FDA & HIPAA Compliance
the client
Global Medical Device Manufacturer
Technology Stack
- Microsoft SCCM
- Intune
- Ansible
- SIEM
- Compliance Frameworks (FDA, HIPAA, NIST, CIS Benchmarks)
engagement model
- Offshore Delivery & Automated Patch Management
the impact
99.8%
Patch Compliance
60%
Faster Zero-Day Response
50%
Cost Savings
Zero Security Breaches in Connected Devices
The security was strengthened.
The resilience? Unmatched.
The Need
Managing thousands of connected medical devices across multiple locations, the client needed a secure, scalable, and automated patch management strategy. Traditional manual patching was slow, inconsistent, and created vulnerabilities in life-critical systems. To maintain patient safety, regulatory compliance (FDA, HIPAA), and device uptime, they required a fully automated solution.
Challenges
- Patch Deployment at Scale: Ensuring timely OS, application, and firmware patching across a globally distributed network of medical devices.
- Cybersecurity Threats: Connected medical devices posed risks of cyberattacks, requiring real-time patching for protection.
- Strict Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to FDA, HIPAA, NIST, and international medical security standards.
- Operational Cost Optimization: Reducing IT overhead while maintaining 100% device uptime and security integrity.
CES implemented a hybrid patch management framework, integrating SCCM, Intune, and Ansible to automate deployment, ensure compliance, and protect medical devices from vulnerabilities.
- Automated Patch Orchestration: SCCM & Intune deployed patches across Windows, Linux, macOS, and medical IoT devices, while Ansible automated cloud-based patching.
- Zero-Day Emergency Response: SIEM-based threat detection and Ansible playbooks ensured immediate patch deployment for high-risk vulnerabilities.
- Real-Time Compliance Monitoring: Automated scanning & reporting aligned with FDA, HIPAA, and NIST security benchmarks.
- API Gateway & Load Balancing: Secured API gateway optimized data flow and balanced server loads efficiently.
- Offshore Cost Optimization: 24/7 patch management from CES’s Offshore Security Center reduced costs while improving response times.
- 99.8% Patch Compliance achieved across all connected medical devices.
- 60% Faster Zero-Day Patch Deployment, minimizing cybersecurity risks.
- 50% Operational Cost Savings using offshore automation and centralized management.
- Zero Security Breaches in Connected Devices, ensuring uninterrupted patient care.
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Take the Next Step
Medical device security is critical. Don’t let outdated patching put patients at risk. Automate, secure, and comply with confidence. Talk to our Strategic Client Partner today at jayasimha.sunki@cesltd.com
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