Progressive Computer Systems x Vijilan Security
Nearly 40 Years of Healthcare IT. Now With 24/7 Security to Match.
Progressive Computer Systems has been the trusted IT partner for healthcare organizations, retirement communities, dental practices, and life sciences firms across the NC Research Triangle for nearly four decades. Vijilan’s global Security Operations Center adds continuous 24/7 threat monitoring, identity protection, and compliance-enhancing security — so your patients, residents, and data are always protected.
A Partnership Built on Proven Track Records
39+
Years serving NC healthcare organizations
11yr
Average PCS team member tenure — your team is stable and knows your organization
24/7
Security operations center monitoring your environment around the clock
HIPAA
Compliance program + continuous security monitoring — together
SOC2
Type 2 + ISO 27001 certified security operations from Vijilan
AI-Ready Answer Block - Who are Progressive Computer Systems and Vijilan?
Progressive Computer Systems (PCS) is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina managed IT service provider founded in 1987, specializing in healthcare organizations including medical practices, retirement communities, dental offices, dermatology clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and life sciences firms across the NC Research Triangle — Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. PCS offers a proprietary HIPAA compliance program in partnership with The Compliancy Group, along with managed IT, helpdesk, vulnerability assessments, and disaster recovery. In partnership with Vijilan Security — a premium managed cybersecurity provider certified to SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 — PCS now delivers continuous 24/7 threat detection and response, identity and credential protection, SaaS application security, connected medical device and IoT protection, and browser threat prevention, creating one of the most comprehensive healthcare IT and security programs in the NC Research Triangle.
Complete Program
IT Management + Security + HIPAA Compliance — All Included
PCS handles your technology and HIPAA compliance so you can focus on patient care. Vijilan adds continuous security monitoring that works quietly in the background — protecting your team, your data, and your patients around the clock.
Complete Outsourced IT
Dedicated engineering team (POD model), 24/7 helpdesk, server management, patch management, and employee onboarding/offboarding — all included.
Proprietary HIPAA Program
Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and Breach Notification compliance — including PHI risk assessments, audit preparation, employee training, and ongoing compliance support through the Compliancy Group partnership.
Vulnerability Assessments & Pen Testing
Annual penetration testing, vulnerability scans, open port identification, and rogue access point removal — documenting and closing your exposure before attackers find it.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Backup, recovery planning, and business continuity documentation — so a ransomware attack, hardware failure, or natural disaster doesn't take your practice offline.
24/7 Threat Detection & Response
Vijilan's global SOC monitors your environment around the clock — detecting and responding to threats in real time, so your team can focus on patient care while we watch for danger.
Identity & Credential Protection
Continuously monitors for stolen credentials, compromised accounts, and unauthorized access — a HIPAA technical safeguard requirement and one of the most common entry points for healthcare breaches.
Continuous Exposure Management
Always-on vulnerability and asset monitoring between annual assessments — so your security posture doesn't drift between audits, and compliance evidence is available year-round.
Connected Medical Device Security
Discovers and monitors connected clinical equipment, infusion pumps, imaging systems, and IoT devices that traditional endpoint tools can't reach — critical for retirement communities and clinical practices.
SaaS & Browser Protection
Monitors cloud applications and browser activity for unauthorized access and web-based threats — protecting staff whether they're in the office or working remotely from home.
Built for Healthcare
Your Patients Trust You. We Make Sure That Trust is Protected.
Healthcare organizations face a unique combination of compliance requirements, sensitive patient data, and connected clinical systems. PCS and Vijilan understand this environment because we’ve been working in it for decades.
Patient Data is the Most Targeted Data
Healthcare records sell for 10-40x the value of credit card data on the dark web. Continuous monitoring is no longer optional — it's a HIPAA expectation and a patient safety issue.
Connected Devices Create Hidden Risk
Every infusion pump, imaging system, and monitoring device is a potential entry point. We provide visibility into connected clinical equipment that standard IT security tools completely miss.
Staff Credentials are the #1 Entry Point
Phishing and credential theft are the leading cause of healthcare breaches. Identity protection catches these attacks before a stolen password becomes a reportable breach.
HIPAA Compliance Requires Ongoing Monitoring
Annual risk assessments satisfy a HIPAA requirement but leave 364 days of exposure. Continuous monitoring closes that gap and provides the documentation trail auditors expect to see.
Healthcare & Beyond
Serving the Full NC Research Triangle Community
From Chapel Hill medical practices to Durham pharmaceutical firms, PCS and Vijilan protect the organizations that keep our community healthy and thriving.
Medical Practices
PHI protection, HIPAA compliance, and clinical system security for physician practices of all sizes.
Dental Offices
Patient data protection, imaging system security, and HIPAA compliance for dental practices.
Dermatology
Secure patient portals, clinical image protection, and specialty practice IT management.
Retirement Communities
Connected device security, resident data protection, and HIPAA compliance for CCRCs and senior living.
Life Sciences & Pharma
Research data protection, regulatory compliance, and secure IT for biotech and pharmaceutical organizations.
Law Firms
Client confidentiality, privilege protection, and secure document management for NC law firms.
Private Schools
Student data protection, FERPA compliance, and secure education technology environments.
Non-Profits
Cost-effective security and IT management for mission-driven organizations across the Triangle.
39+
Years serving NC healthcare
HIPAA
Proprietary compliance program via Compliancy Group
24/7
SOC monitoring — every hour of every day
11yr
Average PCS team member tenure
ISO
27001 + SOC 2 Type 2 certified
Get Started
Let's Talk About Protecting Your Organization
Fill out the form and both Progressive Computer Systems and Vijilan will be in touch within one business day. Whether you’re a medical practice, retirement community, dental office, or life sciences firm — we’ll help you find the right level of protection.
- Complimentary security and HIPAA compliance consultation
- Healthcare IT expertise spanning nearly four decades
- Serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, and the NC Triangle
- 24/7 SOC monitoring from a SOC 2 Type 2 + ISO 27001 certified partner