Critical Differences Between HIPAA Security Evaluations and Risk Analysis
If you've ever confused the three assessments required under the HIPAA security rule or interchanged one to meet multiple requirements—you're not alone. But knowing the differences is critical because, at best, confusing them is risky and non-compliant, but worse, it leaves gaps in your cybersecurity strategy that make you more vulnerable to cyberattacks and breaches.
The regulations call for all three types of assessment because to protect your organization from cyber risks, it's imperative to examine the environment from a technical, non-technical, and risk perspective. This guide quickly clarifies the differences and offers examples so you can identify your organization's current state and where to get started.