The Shield of System Hardening: Why Your ePHI Needs a Defense-in-Depth Strategy
In the modern cybersecurity landscape, a simple firewall is no longer a sufficient barrier against sophisticated threats. As highlighted in the January 2026 OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter, system hardening has become an essential process for shrinking your “attack...
Preparing for the February 16, 2026 42 CFR Part 2 (SUD) Deadline
For years, 42 CFR Part 2 has operated as a separate, more stringent set of rules than HIPAA. However, following the CARES Act, the HHS has issued a Final Rule to bring these two frameworks into closer alignment. The compliance deadline is February 16, 2026. It is...
What is SOC2 Audit & Can it Replace a Business Associate Agreement?
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive information is not optional— it’s essential. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, insurance company, or business associate handling protected health information (PHI), you’ve probably heard of SOC 2 compliance and...