Endpoint Security for Hospitals with CtrlOne
A hospital network running clinical workstations across 12 sites needed to protect patient data on machines that are shared by many staff, left logged in, and rarely rebooted. The IT and security teams turned to CtrlOne to standardize endpoint security without getting in the way of care.
- 12 - sites on one policy standard
- USB DLP - on every clinical workstation
- 24/7 - tamper-proof enforcement
The problem
Clinical PCs at nursing stations and in exam rooms are shared around the clock. Staff turnover is high, machines stay logged in for long shifts, and anyone walking past could copy data to a USB stick or open tools they shouldn't.
Security needed enforceable, uniform controls that would survive reboots, network outages, and tampering - and would hold up to an audit.
- Shared, always-on workstations used by many rotating staff
- Risk of patient data leaving on USB drives
- Access to system tools and settings that clinicians never need
- Inconsistent configuration across 12 sites
- A need for controls that survive tampering and offline periods, and that can be evidenced for audits
The deployment
CtrlOne was deployed to every clinical workstation with a single hardened policy standard managed centrally.
- USB data-loss control blocks storage devices while allowing approved peripherals
- Only clinical applications are permitted; system tools like Command Prompt and Registry Editor are disabled
- Desktop, browser, and settings surfaces are locked to reduce misuse and distraction
- Offline fail-closed enforcement keeps machines locked down even without a network connection
- A tamper-resistant agent and audit log provide evidence for compliance reviews
Our workstations are shared and never really log out, so USB and local tools were our biggest worry. CtrlOne closed those doors on every site at once, and it stays locked down even when a machine drops offline.
The results
The network moved from site-by-site improvisation to one enforceable endpoint standard clinicians barely notice.
- Every clinical workstation across 12 sites enforces the same hardened policy
- USB data-loss paths on shared machines are closed by default
- Clinicians keep the apps they need; everything else is out of reach
- Lockdown holds through reboots, outages, and tamper attempts
- Centralized audit logs make endpoint controls straightforward to evidence
The benefits
Standardized endpoint control gave the security team confidence without adding friction for clinicians.
- A single, provable endpoint standard across all 12 sites
- Reduced risk of patient data leaving on USB storage
- Audit-ready evidence from a tamper-evident log supports compliance reviews
- Protection holds through outages, reboots, and tamper attempts
- Clinicians keep the tools they need, so care is never slowed
Frequently asked questions
Does locking down workstations slow clinicians?
No. Approved clinical applications and peripherals keep working normally. CtrlOne removes only the surfaces staff don't need - USB storage, system tools, and settings - so day-to-day care isn't affected.
What if a workstation loses its network connection?
Offline fail-closed enforcement keeps the locked-down policy in place without connectivity, so protection never lapses during an outage.
Can CtrlOne help with compliance evidence?
Yes. A tamper-evident audit log records policy and device activity, which supports audit-readiness for frameworks common in healthcare. See the corporate deployment guide for how teams govern policy at scale.
Secure your clinical workstations
See how CtrlOne protects shared healthcare PCs with USB data-loss control, app lockdown, and tamper-proof, offline-safe enforcement.
This is a representative deployment scenario that illustrates how CtrlOne is used in this industry. Figures are illustrative of typical outcomes, not a verified named-customer result.