Infographic: 9 Important Items Disaster Recovery Plans Should Include

Even if your internal software and servers remain perfectly static, the infrastructure, vendor updates, and cyber threats around them are constantly shifting. Waiting 2 or 3 years to test your backup systems leaves you vulnerable. This post breaks down the four external factors that degrade an untested playbook, explores HIPAA compliance mandates under NIST SP 800-66, and provides a granular, step-by-step example of what a compliant disaster recovery blueprint actually looks like.

Storing ePHI in the public cloud offers scalability but requires a strict “Shared Responsibility” approach. To remain HIPAA compliant, organizations must go beyond basic Business Associate Agreements (BAAs). The implementation of AES-256 encryption, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and microsegmentation are now required. This guide outlines the essential steps to securing your cloud infrastructure while meeting the latest HHS and OCR standards.