Physical & Cybersecurity
Strengthening hospitals with advanced physical & cybersecurity.
PHYSICAL
Escalating violence against nurses is not just a series of isolated incidents but a systemic problem that has major consequences for healthcare workers and the quality of patient care.
CURRENT CHALLENGES
The prevalence of workplace violence in health care remains higher than in most professions. Patients showing signs of agitation or aggression should be identified as high-risk to prevent an act of violence.
The reports of active shooter incidents in the U.S. continues to increase, with 48 incidents reported in 2023, representing a 60% increase from 2019. (PubMed). According to the American Nurses Association, 1 out of 4 nurses are assaulted on the job.
Hospitals face unique security challenges due to multiple entry points, in addition to staying open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Traditional methods of walkthrough metal detectors and handheld wands require significant time and resources to manage.
Physical Security Solutions
Increase situational awareness and mitigate unwanted or aggressive behavior.
Active assailant access control and security lock down.
Wearable distress devices with panic alert activation.
Infrared weapon detection technology.
CYBERSECURITY
As healthcare systems increasingly rely on IoT devices to manage critical medical data and deliver essential services, the potential for cyber attacks escalates. These attacks can compromise patient safety, disrupt healthcare services, and damage financial reputations. Derive’s healthcare focused security can secure medical devices (infusion pumps, monitors, imaging centers), mitigate threat exposure and accelerate incident response. Concerns over cybersecurity in healthcare are growing in the United States, and with good reason — 80% of healthcare organizations were targeted at least once within the past year (Managed Healthcare Executive).
CURRENT CHALLENGES
Phishing is getting a boost through the application of AI and large language models
Cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations can expose healthcare organizations to data breaches and unauthorized access, jeopardizing sensitive patient information and compliance with regulations.
Bad bot traffic consisting of automated programs that mimic human behavior online, frequently used in attacks such as credential stuffing, data scraping, and denial-of-service aimed at patient portals.
Cybersecurity SOLUTIONS
Cyber-recovery design with immutable backups, rapid restore testing, and tabletop exercises.
Zero Trust architecture and NIST solutions that adapt to healthcare’s changing environment and remote work force.
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WHY PHYSICAL & CYBERSECURITY MATTER
Healthcare environments face rising threats that impact worker safety, patient outcomes, and daily operations. Violence, weapon risks, and patient agitation place frontline staff (especially nurses) at heightened danger, while 24/7 access and multiple entry points make hospitals difficult to secure with traditional methods. Modern facilities require intelligent, real-time solutions that strengthen situational awareness and improve emergency response.
Cyber risks are increasing as hospitals rely more on connected medical devices and digital systems. Attacks targeting infusion pumps, monitors, and patient portals (fueled by phishing, cloud vulnerabilities, and automated bot traffic) put safety, privacy, and compliance at risk.
Derive Technologies delivers integrated physical and cybersecurity solutions designed for healthcare’s unique challenges. With weapon detection, panic alert systems, Zero Trust frameworks, and cyber-recovery strategies, Derive helps hospitals protect people, secure critical systems, and maintain uninterrupted, high-quality care.
From streamlined IT operations to enhanced security, these success stories reflect the trust businesses place in Derive Technologies — and the results we deliver every day.
"When my company suffered a ransomware attack on Dec. 23, 2023, I immediately reached out to Derive for assistance. With their round-the-clock remote and on-site assistance throughout the holidays, my company was back to normal IT operations only five days later. I continue to rely upon their expert and responsive IT services to this day."
"IT Initiatives has had a highly positive experience collaborating with Derive Technologies on the Fellowship LIFE project. Your team has successfully implemented our envisioned next-generation network infrastructure, utilized to provide exceptional care and services for our clients’ residents while meeting operational needs and objectives."
“Derive worked with our IT staff, suppliers, and technology partners to optimize a unified solution in far less time and with less expense than we imagined. As trusted partners, they
went above and beyond to secure our systems and ensure our goals were met or exceeded.”
“Our IT infrastructure was on the verge of obsolescence… until Derive Technologies helped us remediate that situation. Collaborating on
an IT roadmap highlighted their insight and ability to modernize our IT environment. Now our systems are faster and ready for future enhancements — and most important, patient data is safer than ever.”
“The HPE SimpliVity solution was precisely what we needed at this point in our company’s evolution. Having the ability to tap into the advantages of cloud computing while adding even greater data security and DR/BU capabilities was something we did not think was possible. But with HPE SimpliVity and the Derive Technologies’ team, it quickly became our new reality.”
“Derive has stepped up to the plate. They understand what healthcare is about. It’s not selling me a server; it’s selling me a service that helps me take care of my patients at the end of the day.”
“The solution far exceeded our expectations in terms of both short-term and long-term business value. Our infrastructure is now the foundation for us to deliver on our commitment to our customers: Get it right the first time, every time.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Workplace violence and rising safety risks make strong security essential for protecting staff and patients.
Healthcare workers frequently encounter aggression, assaults, and weapon-related risks, especially in high-traffic hospital environments.
Tools like panic alert devices, lockdown systems, and weapon detection technology help teams react fast and maintain safety.
Increasing dependence on connected medical devices and digital systems has created more opportunities for cyberattacks.
Zero Trust frameworks, immutable backups, rapid restoration testing, and continuous monitoring reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen system resilience.
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