Big news before we dive in:
We’ve just launched a smarter, more actionable way to manage Network Vulnerability Assessments—and it’s available now right inside the Medcurity platform.
The new NVA Dashboard replaces static reports and spreadsheets with a live, interactive workspace. You’ll see exactly what needs attention, why it matters, and how to resolve it—right alongside your existing risk and compliance tools. Stick around to the end of this post for all the details.
Let’s talk about something that can make or break your security posture—Network Vulnerability Assessments (NVAs).
If you’re in healthcare IT, compliance, or administration—or wearing all three hats—this one’s for you. Because in today’s threat landscape, what you don’t know about your network can hurt you.
Think of an NVA as a digital check-up for your environment. It’s a structured scan of your systems designed to find:
If something could be exploited by a bad actor, your NVA should catch it.
In the healthcare world—where protected health information (PHI) is one of the most valuable data types on the black market—this step is essential. Especially when systems are complex, access points are growing, and remote work is common.
Under the HIPAA Security Rule, you’re required to identify and mitigate risks to ePHI. A Network Vulnerability Assessment is a key part of that effort.
Here’s the problem: too many organizations are either skipping NVAs altogether or running a quick scan and calling it good. That’s a huge miss—and OCR knows it.
Recent investigations have shown a clear trend: organizations that experience a breach and don’t have updated vulnerability scans are viewed as non-compliant. And that means real fines, real headlines, and real damage.
Let’s break down what your NVA process should look like today:
This isn’t a one-and-done checklist item. Your network changes over time—and so do threats. Most organizations should run scans quarterly at minimum, and after:
A good NVA should include:
If it touches your network, it needs to be assessed.
You need both for a complete picture.
Skip the 100-page PDF that no one reads. Your report should help you take action by including:
Let’s look at some of the common mistakes we see:
In multiple breach cases we’ve reviewed, the problem wasn’t a zero-day exploit. It was something basic—an open port, a missed patch, or a misconfigured user account—that could’ve been caught with a routine scan.
If it’s been more than three months since your last scan, it’s time to get one on the calendar.
And once you do, make sure your process includes:
Bonus tip: Don’t forget to assess your vendors, too. If you’re connecting to a business associate or third-party app, their vulnerabilities can become your problem.
We’ve just launched a brand-new way to manage Network Vulnerability Assessments—one that’s smarter, faster, and actually useful.
Here’s what’s new inside the Medcurity platform:
A live dashboard that organizes scan results into clear, actionable items
Practical task guidance tied to internal/external scans, open ports, and account hygiene
A dedicated NVA tab—right alongside your Security Risk Analysis and other compliance tools
We’ve also rolled out an Advanced NVA experience that includes:
Together, these tools redefine what a Network Vulnerability Assessment should be. No more static reports. No more missed findings. Just clear, organized action steps built for today’s compliance expectations.
If OCR came knocking tomorrow, could you show that your technical safeguards are current? That you’re actively reviewing vulnerabilities and taking action?
If not—now’s the time to get started.
Contact our team to schedule your next scan, explore the new dashboard, or learn how we can help you integrate vulnerability management into your broader compliance plan.
Until then—stay safe, stay compliant, and keep protecting that patient data.
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