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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
The Future of Blockchain in Healthcare Is Secure, Transparent — and HIPAA-Compliant
By Brenda Medel, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The Future of Blockchain in Healthcare Is Secure, Transparent — and HIPAA-Compliant

Blockchain is no longer emerging tech — it’s actively transforming how we manage EHRs, insurance claims, clinical trials, and drug traceability. But most projects fail before they scale — not because of the tech, but because they violate HIPAA. Projects that ignore HIPAA get shut down faster than any cyberattack ever could. The future of... Continue reading
The Role of Penetration Testing in Healthcare Cybersecurity
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

The Role of Penetration Testing in Healthcare Cybersecurity

Why Penetration Testing is Critical for Healthcare IT What if your healthcare organization was the next target of a cyberattack? With healthcare data breaches reaching all-time highs, the risk is no longer hypothetical—it’s imminent. Cybercriminals are constantly seeking weak points to exploit, and failing to identify vulnerabilities in your systems can lead to severe consequences,... Continue reading
How to Conduct a HIPAA Risk Analysis for Small Healthcare Practices
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources, Security

How to Conduct a HIPAA Risk Analysis for Small Healthcare Practices

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, small practices play a crucial role in delivering personalized care. However, as these organizations embrace digital transformation — including electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and cloud-hosted solutions — they face increased risks to sensitive patient data. Conducting a thorough HIPAA risk analysis is essential to protecting this data and... Continue reading