How Global Medical Solutions Enhanced API Integrity and Security in 30 Days

The Company

A Leader in Healthcare Technology

Global Medical Solutions is a leading provider of healthcare technologies, specializing in asset tracking, disinfection management, and lifecycle services for medical equipment. Their flagship solution, the ASTRA Asset Tracking System, helps healthcare providers track and maintain critical devices, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with medical standards.

“Our mission is to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions that empower healthcare providers to safeguard their critical equipment.”
--- Global Medical Solutions Team

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The Challenge

Ensuring API Security, Integrity, and Compliance

The ASTRA Asset Tracking API is central to Global Medical Solutions’ operations, providing real-time data on medical devices such as cycle counts, disinfection cycles, and firmware updates. With evolving security threats and strict healthcare regulations, ensuring the functionality and security of these APIs became a top priority.

Key Challenges

• API Functionality: Ensuring accuracy and seamless integration across 10 API endpoints.\
• Security Risks: Addressing vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and authentication flaws.\
• Integration Needs: Validating interoperability with the ASTRA GEN 3.0 system.\
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting ISO 14971 standards, SSL/TLS encryption, and data integrity requirements.

“Maintaining secure and reliable APIs was crucial for our compliance and client trust.”
--- Global Medical Solutions Team

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The Solution

A Comprehensive Testing Framework

Global Medical Solutions partnered with Netspective to execute an in-depth API testing campaign based on a detailed Statement of Work (SOW). The project covered functional, security, integration, regression, and compliance testing.

Key Activities

• Functional Testing: Validated accurate data handling and tested edge cases.\
• Integration Testing: Ensured seamless data flow with ASTRA GEN 3.0.\
• Security Testing: Verified authentication, prevented vulnerabilities, and blocked unauthorized access.\
• Performance & Regression: Confirmed stability and efficiency after updates.\
• Compliance Testing: Validated adherence to ISO 14971, SSL/TLS encryption, and healthcare data security standards.

By leveraging Microsoft Playwright for automation, Jira and Xray for tracking and test management, and Tailscale for secure testing, the team ensured a thorough and reliable process.

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The Results

Stronger Security, Improved Trust

Through Netspective’s comprehensive testing, Global Medical Solutions achieved greater confidence in the reliability, security, and compliance of their APIs.

Key Outcomes

• Enhanced Security: Identified and resolved critical vulnerabilities.\
• Improved Performance: Faster response times and reliable API integrations.\
• Regulatory Compliance: Confirmed alignment with ISO 14971 standards.\
• Increased Client Trust: Strengthened credibility with healthcare providers.

Client Testimonials

“The comprehensive API testing we conducted for Global Medical Solutions was instrumental in ensuring the functionality, security, and compliance of their asset tracking system.”
--- Mahesh Prabhu, QA Manager, Netspective

“This audit was crucial in verifying the robustness of the ASTRA APIs, not only for functional accuracy but also for ensuring security layers such as token-based authentication and input validation.”
--- Mahesh Prabhu, QA Manager, Netspective

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The Future

Scaling Securely in Healthcare Technology

With stronger API security and proven compliance, Global Medical Solutions is positioned to scale its ASTRA system confidently. The company aims to extend its healthcare technology solutions to more providers worldwide, while maintaining the highest standards of security and operational excellence.

“With Netspective’s support, we have reinforced the foundation of our healthcare technology solutions, enabling us to scale securely and build long-term trust with our clients.”
--- Global Medical Solutions Team