Enhanced Healthcare Accessibility with Prescription Drug Application (PDA) for a US-based Healthcare Software Company
Overview
The client is a healthcare software company building a more equitable and transparent ecosystem that connects patients, prescribers, pharmacies, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company empowers consumers to take ownership of their prescriptions while enabling better patient engagement through user-friendly technology.
ACL Digital partnered with the client to design a revolutionary Prescription Drug Application (PDA) that provides a range of features, including appointment booking with doctors for vaccinations, comparison of prescription drug prices, identification of cost-effective alternatives, and direct purchase of medications at discounted rates.
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Challenges
Security testing of the mobile application
Adherence to the OWASP Top 10 security risks
Lack of encryption protocols, access controls, and data masking techniques
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Implementation of Azure Cloud security measures
Solution
- Web Application Penetration Testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in the web application
- Robust authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls, ensured that only authorized users could access sensitive features and data within the application
- Data Encryption in Transit to protect sensitive information from interception and eavesdropping during transit
- Data Encryption at Rest mitigating the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches
- Payment Security compliance measures so payment transactions are secure and protected against fraud or unauthorized access
- Azure Cloud Security Posture Assessment to identify and address potential security gaps or misconfigurations
Outcomes
- Enhanced security by identifying and fixing application code and infrastructure vulnerabilities
- Strict access control reduced the risk of unauthorized access
- Ensured confidentiality and integrity of patient information
- Protected users' financial information during transactions reducing the risk of fraud
- Enhanced overall cloud security within the Azure environment
