DueNorth Security, LLC

DueNorth Security, LLC specializes in information security risk assessments and compliance consulting exclusively for healthcare organizations. The firm conducts independent security risk assessments based on recognized frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-171, and HIPAA Security Rule requirements. Their assessment team holds professional certifications including CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, and Security+.

The company's core services include comprehensive security risk assessments, HIPAA compliance validation, and audit readiness preparation for SOC 2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and CMMC certifications. Their assessment methodology uses a quantifiable S2Score system that measures security controls and associated risks, providing organizations with a numerical benchmark rather than traditional red-yellow-green risk matrices. Deliverables include risk scores, action plans, full assessment reports, executive summaries, and remediation support including policy development and technical controls implementation.

DueNorth has worked with healthcare providers ranging from rural hospitals to telehealth platforms and healthcare technology companies. Their client portfolio includes McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, St. Luke's Medical Center, and EyecareLive, with documented testimonials highlighting their effectiveness in resolving HIPAA compliance gaps and strengthening network security for sensitive patient information.

Choose DueNorth Security when your healthcare organization requires an independent, certified assessment of security controls to satisfy regulatory requirements or prepare for formal audits. Their specialized healthcare focus means assessors understand HIPAA-specific requirements and can map findings to multiple compliance frameworks simultaneously.

Expect a structured engagement delivering quantifiable risk scores, prioritized remediation roadmaps, and comprehensive documentation suitable for demonstrating compliance to business partners, auditors, or cybersecurity insurance providers. Their methodology produces actionable findings with clear prioritization rather than overwhelming lists of high-risk items.

DueNorth Security operates exclusively in the healthcare sector, with all services designed around HIPAA Security Rule requirements and healthcare-specific compliance frameworks. Their assessment methodology specifically addresses electronic protected health information (ePHI) security, and their team understands healthcare operational environments including interconnected medical devices, telehealth platforms, and clinical workflows. Client portfolio spans acute care hospitals, rural health systems, telehealth providers, and healthcare technology companies requiring HIPAA business associate agreements.

Healthcare providers, health systems, digital health companies, and healthcare technology startups requiring HIPAA-compliant security assessments or preparing for SOC 2, HITRUST, ISO 27001, or CMMC audits. Organizations seeking third-party validation of security controls for business partners, cybersecurity insurance requirements, or regulatory compliance documentation.