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HIPAA Cloud Misconfigurations: How PHI Gets Exposed in the Cloud
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

HIPAA Cloud Misconfigurations: How PHI Gets Exposed in the Cloud

HIPAA cloud misconfigurations are one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of healthcare data breaches. As healthcare organizations and SaaS platforms move protected health information (PHI) into AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, breaches are increasingly caused not by sophisticated cyberattacks, but by incorrect cloud configurations, missing agreements, and misunderstood responsibility models.If you’re already running PHI... Continue reading
HIPAA Compliance Guide IV: The Evolution of Healthcare Data Protection
By Gil Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

HIPAA Compliance Guide IV: The Evolution of Healthcare Data Protection

How HIPAA’s technical safeguards and encryption standards are shaping the future of patient privacy and ePHI security. Introduction: The New Era of Patient Privacy Gone are the days when a locked file cabinet and a firewall were enough to protect patient data.In 2025, data protection in healthcare demands constant innovation, stronger encryption, and end-to-end visibility.... Continue reading
HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI
By Alicia Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA IT Security: How to Strengthen Compliance and Protect ePHI

Updated for Current HIPAA Security Best practices — Aligned to HHS Security Rule summary and NIST SP 800-66 Rev.2, with practical guidance on MFA, continuous monitoring, and zero trust. Request a Free HIPAA Risk Assessment — Quick 15-minute setup. What Does the HIPAA Security Rule Actually Require? HIPAA’s Security Rule (45 CFR Part 164, Subpart... Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Data Backup 
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The Ultimate Guide to HIPAA Data Backup 

Beyond Backup, Toward Data Resilience Imagine this scenario: a staff member opens a phishing email, and within minutes, a ransomware attack encrypts every patient file on your server. Your electronic health record (EHR) system is down. You can’t access histories, schedule appointments, or process billing. Your practice is paralyzed. This nightmare is an all-too-common reality.... Continue reading
What Are the Key Differences Between GDPR and HIPAA? A Complete Guide
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

What Are the Key Differences Between GDPR and HIPAA? A Complete Guide

In today’s digital economy, data privacy isn’t just a best practice—it’s the law. For any business in healthcare or handling user information, two acronyms cause the most confusion: GDPR and HIPAA. While both of these complex regulations aim to protect sensitive information, they are not interchangeable. Assuming compliance with one covers you for the other... Continue reading
The $3.9 Million Mistake: How a Stolen Laptop Led to a Crippling HIPAA Fine
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources, Security

The $3.9 Million Mistake: How a Stolen Laptop Led to a Crippling HIPAA Fine

In healthcare, even one small oversight can cost millions. In this HIPAA breach informational episode of The HIPAA Insider Show, hosts Adam Zeineddine and Gil Vidals, CTO and founder of HIPAA Vault, unpack how a single unencrypted laptop led to a $3.9 million fine—and what every healthcare organization can learn from it. Want the full... Continue reading