Greenfield ISMS Implementation for Healthcare Technology Entity

<h2>Challenge</h2>
<p>A new business entity entering the healthcare technology space needed a complete ISMS and compliance program — with zero existing security infrastructure, policies, or documentation. The entity required HIPAA Business Associate compliance and an ISO 27001-aligned security program to support client relationships.</p>
<h2>Approach</h2>
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<li>Built the entire ISMS from scratch using ISO 27001 as the structural framework</li>
<li>Authored a complete policy library (~15 documents) covering information security, access control, incident response, business continuity, and data handling</li>
<li>Implemented risk assessment methodology based on ISO 27005 with a formal risk register</li>
<li>Established HIPAA Business Associate compliance program including privacy controls, breach notification procedures, and workforce training</li>
<li>Designed IT infrastructure in parallel with security requirements — security was architectural, not bolted on</li>
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<h2>Outcome</h2>
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<li>Fully operational ISMS maintained on an ongoing basis</li>
<li>HIPAA Business Associate compliance achieved and sustained</li>
<li>Policy library undergoes annual review cycle</li>
<li>Program designed to support ISO 27001 formal certification when business need dictates</li>
<li>Serves as a model for efficient compliance program standup with minimal resources</li>
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