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Is Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Slack, FaceTime or WhatsApp HIPAA Compliant?
By Josh Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, HIPAA Hosting, Resources

Is Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Slack, FaceTime or WhatsApp HIPAA Compliant?

The short answer: Zoom Healthcare, Microsoft Teams (Business/Enterprise), Cisco Webex (paid plans), Google Meet through Google Workspace (paid), and Slack (Business+ and Enterprise Grid) can all be made HIPAA compliant — but only with a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA). FaceTime, WhatsApp, Signal, Skype (consumer), and all free versions of every major platform are not... Continue reading
Why AI Agents Are Creating a New Identity Security Challenge for Healthcare Organizations
By Brenda Medel, , Artificial Intelligence, HIPAA Blog, Resources

Why AI Agents Are Creating a New Identity Security Challenge for Healthcare Organizations

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare operations. From automating administrative workflows and IT support functions to enhancing cybersecurity monitoring and data management, AI-powered tools are becoming deeply integrated into healthcare environments. While these technologies offer substantial operational benefits, they are also introducing a new cybersecurity challenge: the rapid growth of non-human identities. AI agents often... Continue reading
HIPAA 2026 Security Rule Updates: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Do Now
By Alicia Kelley, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA 2026 Security Rule Updates: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Do Now

The HIPAA compliance landscape is changing. As cyberattacks against healthcare organizations continue to increase, federal regulators are pushing for stronger security requirements designed to better protect electronic protected health information (ePHI). The proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates could eliminate many of the compliance loopholes organizations have relied on for years while introducing mandatory encryption, annual... Continue reading
Find Reliable HIPAA sFTP Solutions with Exceptional Support for Medical Offices
By Alicia Kelley, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, sFTP

Find Reliable HIPAA sFTP Solutions with Exceptional Support for Medical Offices

Healthcare organizations exchange sensitive patient information every day. From medical imaging files and insurance records to lab reports and billing data, healthcare teams constantly move protected health information (PHI) between providers, labs, insurers, and third-party vendors. Without secure transfer methods in place, those file exchanges can expose organizations to major HIPAA compliance risks. That is... Continue reading
UK Biobank Breach: Why Insider Threats Are the Next Major HIPAA Risk
By Josh Vidals, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources

UK Biobank Breach: Why Insider Threats Are the Next Major HIPAA Risk

Healthcare organizations spend millions defending themselves against ransomware, phishing campaigns, and external cyberattacks. But one of the most dangerous threats in modern healthcare security may already have authorized access to sensitive data. The recent UK Biobank breach is a powerful reminder that insider threats are becoming one of the biggest cybersecurity and compliance risks facing... Continue reading