Case Study: Infrastructure Modernization & HIPAA Compliance for Doctor’s Office
Industry: Healthcare / Doctor’s Office
Challenges Identified
– Three aging physical servers
– Computers running in workgroup mode, no centralized control
– No encryption or secure authentication
– No local or cloud-based backup strategy
– Expensive external web hosting
– No cybersecurity monitoring or antivirus
Our Solution
1. Server Virtualization & Backup Strategy
– Procured a new Dell server
– Virtualized the three physical servers for optimized performance and management
– Implemented QNAP system for local backups
– Deployed secure cloud backup solution for redundancy
2. Network Modernization & Compliance
– Migrated from workgroup to a Windows Active Directory domain
– Upgraded all systems to Windows Professional to enable BitLocker encryption and HIPAA Compliance.
– Ensured HIPAA compliance through secure domain policies and auditing
3. Cybersecurity & Monitoring
– Installed advanced monitoring tools and antivirus software
– Implemented a cybersecurity solution to protect patient data
4. Website Migration
– Migrated the client’s website to Blackhawk MSP servers
– Reduced web hosting costs by $300/month
Results & Outcomes
– Fully HIPAA-compliant IT infrastructure
– Enhanced performance through virtualization
– Secure backup and disaster recovery in place
– Streamlined domain-based user management
– Improved cybersecurity posture
– Ongoing monthly savings of $300 on website hosting
