Case Study: University of California, Irvine achieves HIPAA‑compliant BYOD security and 30% fewer help‑desk calls with Fortinet Network Access Control (NAC)

NAC Provides Secure Byod and Aids Hipaa Compliance at UC Irvine Medical Center

University of California, Irvine Medical Center, a leading academic hospital, faced a growing BYOD challenge as doctors, students, and staff increasingly used iPhones and iPads to access EMR data. With a mobile EMR app coming online, the hospital needed a BYOD strategy that protected HIPAA‑sensitive information by ensuring endpoint visibility and enforcing granular, role‑based access without disrupting clinical workflows.

UC Irvine deployed Fortinet Network Access Control integrated with mobile device management so devices must enroll, meet antivirus/patch requirements, and are automatically provisioned by user role; unauthorized devices can be quarantined and activity is logged for audits. The solution delivered full visibility and control, simplified compliance reporting, reduced help‑desk calls by 30%, and enabled secure, user‑friendly EMR access.

University of California, Irvine

Jeff Barnes

Information Security Officer