Threat & Risk Governance Controls

1 Rights to Audit, Consent Management:

SoftClinic GenX takes data security seriously. They provide the ability to audit and closely manage patient consents. This means they can track who accesses data and ensure that patient consents are followed. This boosts transparency and compliance while safeguarding sensitive healthcare information.

2  App-Sec (OWASP), DevSecOps norms:

SoftClinic GenX places a strong focus on security, using the OWASP guidelines as a foundation. They also embrace DevSecOps, which means security is part of the entire software development process. This approach involves ongoing security testing, finding vulnerabilities early, and adding security measures at every stage. By doing this, they lower the chances of cyber-attacks and improve data protection in healthcare settings.

3  Red-team exercises (VA/PT, AppSec Tests):

Red-team exercises at SoftClinic GenX are like practice tests for their security. They check for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in their software and systems, just like a teacher might give a practice quiz to find out what students need to study. This helps them make their software stronger and safer for patient data.

Vulnerability Assessment (VA):

    Purpose: VA is the initial step in red-team exercises. It aims to identify potential security vulnerabilities within SoftClinic GenX's software and systems. These vulnerabilities could be due to misconfigurations, outdated software, or other weaknesses that could be exploited by malicious actors.

    Methodology: The VA process typically involves using automated scanning tools and manual inspection to discover known vulnerabilities. This can include checking for unpatched software, weak or default passwords, misconfigured settings, and more.

    Benefits: VA helps SoftClinic GenX understand their baseline security posture by identifying weaknesses. It provides a starting point for further evaluation and remediation efforts.

Penetration Testing (PT):

    Purpose: After identifying potential vulnerabilities through VA, the next step is penetration testing. This simulates real-world attack scenarios to determine whether identified vulnerabilities can be exploited and to what extent.

    Methodology: Skilled security professionals (the red team) attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in a controlled environment. They may use various tactics, such as social engineering, network probing, and software exploitation, to gain unauthorized access, privileges, or sensitive information.

    Benefits: PT helps SoftClinic GenX understand the actual risk posed by identified vulnerabilities. It provides insights into the severity of these weaknesses and helps prioritize remediation efforts.

Application Security Testing (AppSec):

    Purpose: In addition to evaluating the overall security of the systems, it's crucial to assess the security of software applications developed or used by SoftClinic GenX. AppSec testing focuses on identifying vulnerabilities specific to the applications, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other application-level threats.

    Methodology: AppSec testing involves reviewing the source code, testing APIs, and assessing the application's functionality. It may include automated scanning and manual testing to discover security flaws.

    Benefits: AppSec testing ensures that software applications are not exposing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. It helps in identifying issues early in the development process or existing problems in deployed applications.