Case Studies

Real Results for Regulated Organizations

How NorthStar has helped healthcare providers, financial firms, and regulated organizations solve real security and compliance challenges.

Healthcare

Turning an OCR HIPAA Violation Into a Clean Audit

NorthStar led a 150-bed acute care hospital through a federal HIPAA investigation after a data breach, delivering a complete risk assessment, SSP, and book of evidence. The hospital passed the audit.

150-bed hospitalOCR investigationAudit passed

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Healthcare

Full Ransomware Recovery During a Blizzard

A 100-bed critical access hospital hit by ransomware that infected 140 workstations. CEO and IT Director both out with COVID. Recovery team blocked by a blizzard. Every system recovered, zero data loss.

140 workstationsZero data loss100% recovery

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Cyber Insurance

Reducing Cyber Insurance Premiums for a 1,400-Employee Hospital

Implemented the cybersecurity controls a carrier required for renewal: MFA, EDR, tested backups, incident response, and security training across all 1,400 employees. Premiums reduced.

1,400 employeesPremiums reducedCoverage renewed

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Financial Services

FTC Safeguards Compliance for a Multi-Location CPA Firm

Built the WISP, Qualified Individual program, vendor oversight documentation, and incident response plan a multi-location CPA firm needed to meet 2023 FTC Safeguards Rule requirements.

Multi-locationFull WISPQI program

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