hipaa
Safeguard articles tagged "hipaa" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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HIPAA Meaning: What the Law Requires and Why It Matters for Software
HIPAA meaning explained: it is the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which sets rules for protecting patient health data. Here is what it covers and how it hits software teams.
Does AI pentesting satisfy SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA or PCI...
AI-powered pentesting promises fast compliance checkmarks, but SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS 4.0 auditors require more than an automated scan report.
HIPAA Security Rule NPRM: Encryption, MFA, and the End of 'Addressable'
OCR's December 27, 2024 NPRM removes the addressable/required distinction and mandates encryption, MFA, semi-annual vulnerability scans, and annual penetration tests for ePHI.
UnitedHealth Change Healthcare: 190 Million Update and the Long Tail
In January 2025 UnitedHealth revised the Change Healthcare breach count to 190 million people, the largest HIPAA breach in US history. We unpack what changed and the supply-chain lessons that still apply.
Digital Health HIPAA Supply Chain Intersection
Digital health startups collide with HIPAA obligations as soon as they touch clinical data. A regulatory map of the supply chain choke points.
HIPAA vs SOC 2: do you need both?
SOC 2 and HIPAA solve different problems. Here's what compliance automation platforms like Drata cover, where the software supply chain evidence gap remains, and how to close it.
EHR System Dependency Governance
Electronic Health Record platforms carry decades of transitive dependencies. A practical governance model for hospitals, vendors, and compliance officers.
HIPAA vs GDPR key differences
HIPAA and GDPR differ in scope, breach timelines, and enforcement. We break down both laws and where compliance automation and supply chain security tools each fit.
INC Ransom: Inside the Group Targeting Healthcare Infrastructure
INC Ransom has made healthcare a primary target, exploiting the sector's unique vulnerabilities and urgency. A deep dive into their operations and what healthcare security teams should prioritize.
Software Supply Chain Security for Healthcare (HIPAA) 2026
Software supply chain security for healthcare in 2026 means the new HIPAA Security Rule, 405(d) practices, and FDA postmarket expectations converging on SBOM.
Telemedicine Supply Chain Privacy and Security
Telehealth platforms depend on video SDKs, third-party transcription, and mobile frameworks. A regulatory walkthrough for HIPAA-covered virtual care.
HIPAA and the Software Supply Chain in 2026
The HIPAA Security Rule has not changed, but OCR enforcement and the 2024 NPRM are reshaping what supply chain controls covered entities and business associates must demonstrate.
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