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HIPAA Compliance Guide I: The 10 Essential Components of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA Compliance Guide I: The 10 Essential Components of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Everything healthcare providers and hosting vendors need to know about BAAs, compliance, and protecting PHI. When it comes to HIPAA compliance, few documents are as critical as the Business Associate Agreement (BAA). Every healthcare provider, cloud hosting company, or software vendor that touches Protected Health Information (PHI) must understand BAAs. Without them, you risk steep... Continue reading
Healthcare Data Protection & HIPAA Tools Explained: Top Services, Strategies & Compliance Tips for 2025
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

Healthcare Data Protection & HIPAA Tools Explained: Top Services, Strategies & Compliance Tips for 2025

In 2025, healthcare data protection is no longer a behind-the-scenes IT task — it’s a core part of patient trust, compliance, and business sustainability. With more data breaches in the healthcare sector than ever before, strict HIPAA enforcement, and complex state-level privacy laws, providers need a clear, compliant, and modern approach to protect Protected Health... Continue reading
Stop Hackers Before They Strike: A Deep Dive Into Vulnerability Scans
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, Penetration Testing, Resources, Security

Stop Hackers Before They Strike: A Deep Dive Into Vulnerability Scans

Understanding Vulnerability Scans in Cybersecurity In today’s digital world, vulnerability scans are no longer optional—they’re essential.Every business that relies on websites, servers, or cloud applications faces security risks, and a vulnerability scan is one of the most effective ways to detect those risks before hackers exploit them. On the HIPAA Insider Show from HIPAA Vault,... Continue reading
Avoid Fines and Breaches: Why Your Healthcare Team Needs a HIPAA Compliant VPN
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

Avoid Fines and Breaches: Why Your Healthcare Team Needs a HIPAA Compliant VPN

Avoiding HIPAA violations isn’t just about having policies on paper — it’s about implementing the right technology safeguards to protect patient data. One of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in your cybersecurity stack is a HIPAA compliant VPN. Every day, healthcare providers transmit electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) across telehealth platforms, remote desktops, mobile... Continue reading
HIPAA Certification: What It Really Means (and How to Get It Right in 2025)
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

HIPAA Certification: What It Really Means (and How to Get It Right in 2025)

Search for HIPAA certification and you’ll find a host of courses, training tools, and compliance companies hyping “certification.” But here’s the reality: there is no official HIPAA certification issued by the U.S. government. The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) explicitly states: “HHS does not endorse or recognize a HIPAA certification.” — HHS.gov 👉... Continue reading
How to Simplify HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud Using Google Assured Workloads
By Brenda Medel, , Cyber Data, HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

How to Simplify HIPAA Compliance in the Cloud Using Google Assured Workloads

If you’re building a healthcare app in the cloud, you might assume that using a secure platform like Google Cloud makes you automatically HIPAA-compliant. That’s a dangerous assumption. On this week’s HIPAA Insider Show, Adam Zeineddine (Host) and Gil Vidals (CTO of HIPAA Vault) broke down how Google Cloud’s Assured Workloads can simplify HIPAA compliance... Continue reading