Securing Multi-Branch Healthcare in British Columbia

Integrated network, endpoint and cloud security for approximately 70 users across multiple healthcare locations.

Healthcare professionals working in a connected clinical environment with IT systems GBTECH SOLUTIONS · HEALTHCARE
IndustryHealthcare
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Organization sizeApproximately 70 users across multiple branches

The business need

A medium-sized healthcare organization in British Columbia needed to secure its distributed environment while maintaining dependable access to the systems supporting clinical and administrative work.

With approximately 70 users across multiple branches, the organization required a coordinated approach to protecting endpoints, connecting locations and controlling access to sensitive information. Security needed to extend beyond individual offices to cloud applications and authorized remote users.

The priority was to bring these requirements together in a manageable architecture that supported daily operations and future growth.

GBTECH delivered an integrated network and cybersecurity solution, supported by continuous monitoring and ongoing security improvements.

01

Endpoint security

Centrally managed endpoint protection strengthened security across supported workstations and laptops. Threat detection and response capabilities helped identify suspicious activity and supported the isolation of compromised devices when required.

02

Next-generation firewalls and network segmentation

Next-generation firewalls introduced application-aware access controls, intrusion prevention and threat filtering. Segmentation separated clinical, administrative, guest and connected-device traffic, with policies governing communication between these environments.

03

Cloud security

Cloud security controls strengthened authentication, access permissions and visibility across business applications. Configuration and access reviews helped reduce unnecessary exposure and support appropriate handling of sensitive information.

04

SD-WAN connectivity

SD-WAN connected branches through encrypted links and application-aware traffic policies. Path selection considered connection quality and application requirements, with failover configured where alternative WAN connections were available.

05

Secure Access Service Edge — SASE

SASE extended security controls to authorized users accessing applications outside the branch network. Identity-based access, device posture checks and cloud-delivered protection supported consistent policies across office and remote working environments.

06

Continuous monitoring and adaptive security

GBTECH’s monitoring team provided continuous monitoring supported by machine learning–based tools. These tools helped identify unusual activity across endpoints, networks and cloud services, giving the team additional context for investigating potential threats.

Monitoring findings informed ongoing adjustments to detection rules, access policies and protective measures. Changes were evaluated against clinical workflows and application dependencies so that security could adapt to evolving risks and operational requirements.

Services delivered
Endpoint SecurityNext-Generation FirewallsCloud SecuritySD-WANSASEContinuous Monitoring and Adaptive Security

Implementation approach

Delivery followed a staged approach, beginning with a review of users, applications, connectivity and security dependencies. Deployment and validation focused on application access, segmentation, endpoint protection and branch connectivity.

Documentation and operational handover established a foundation for ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting and policy management.

Business value

The solution established a coordinated security foundation for the organization’s multi-branch environment. It brought endpoint, network, cloud and remote-access protection into a common operational approach.

Continuous monitoring supported ongoing investigation and improvement, while the architecture provided a repeatable foundation for adding users, applications and locations.

THE OUTCOME

Protecting sensitive information while supporting the connected workflows healthcare teams depend on.

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