Cybersecurity Blog
Category: Compliance
OHSU Pays $2.7 Million HIPAA Fine: Key Takeaways
Posted July 20, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach
Oregon Health and Science University paid $2.7M for two HIPAA breaches. Learn what violations triggered the fine and...
HIPAA Audits and Ransomware: What You Must Know
Posted July 13, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Compliance, Data Breach
HIPAA audits are increasing as ransomware targets medical practices. Learn how auditors evaluate your security...
11 Million Patient Records Breached in One Month
Posted July 7, 2016 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Penetration Testing, Compliance
June set a record with 11 million patient data breaches. Healthcare organizations face unprecedented threats. See the...
Crysis Ransomware: A New HIPAA Nightmare for Hospitals
Posted July 6, 2016 in HIPAA, Ransomware, Malware, Data Breach
A new ransomware strain called Crysis is targeting hospitals and encrypting critical files. Learn why this is a HIPAA...
HIPAA Rules After a Tragedy: Common Misconceptions
Posted June 16, 2016 in HIPAA, Compliance, NIST
The Orlando tragedy raised questions about HIPAA and patient information sharing. Learn the common misconceptions...
Raleigh Clinic Pays $750K HIPAA Fine: Key Lessons
Posted May 19, 2016 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance
Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic paid $750,000 for a HIPAA violation. Learn what they did wrong and how your NC medical...
CMMC Compliance Checklist 2026
Posted December 31, 1969
Complete CMMC 2.0 compliance checklist for 2026. Level 1, 2, and 3 practices, SPRS scoring, SSP and POA&M...
Private Cloud for CMMC and HIPAA: Commodity Cloud Trap
Posted December 31, 1969
AWS GovCloud and GCC High are not automatic compliance. See where commodity cloud breaks CMMC, HIPAA, FINRA, and...
CMMC Level 2 Checklist: 14 Domain Readiness Guide
Posted December 31, 1969
A practical CMMC Level 2 checklist walking through all 14 NIST 800-171 domains, common gaps, and when to bring in a...
GCC High vs GCC for CMMC: 2026 Selection Guide
Posted December 31, 1969
Side-by-side comparison of Microsoft GCC and GCC High for CMMC Level 2: CUI boundary, licensing ranges, migration...
CMMC Enclave: Strategy, Tradeoffs, and 2026 Options
Posted December 31, 1969
A 2026 guide to CMMC enclaves: segmentation, build versus buy, monthly cost ranges, failure modes, and evidence...
What CMMC Level Do I Need? Decision Tree
Posted December 31, 1969
Not sure which CMMC level you need? Walk our Level 1, 2, and 3 decision tree based on FCI, CUI, and DFARS...