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FedRAMP timeline planning session

Clear Perspectives on the FedRAMP Timeline

Understanding the FedRAMP process and managing the timeline is vital to meeting business goals and planning for the resources required to secure Authority to Operate as a federal cloud provider. FedRAMP, launched in 2011, focuses on securing cloud services for the US Government. 

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healthcare HITRUST GRC management team

Implementing HITRUST GRC for Healthcare: Streamlining Security

Today, the healthcare industry is deeply intertwined with technology, responsible for vast amounts of sensitive patient data. This trend demands strong cyber defenses and adherence to strict regulatory standards. The HITRUST Common Security Frame (CSF) has been widely adopted in the healthcare domain, enabling organizations to tackle information security risks and safeguard health data efficiently. 

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HIPAA GRC discussion

HIPAA Compliance with GRC: Confidence and Risk Reduction

The paradigm shift towards Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools is remapping the landscape of healthcare governance. These sophisticated platforms empower healthcare providers with enhanced capabilities to manage and mitigate risks while seamlessly increasing confidence in compliance management. With multiple frontrunners, including ZenGRC from RiskOptics, GRC provides a centralized solution that stands out by building the organizations' efficiency to achieve and demonstrate mature HIPAA GRC compliance. Sensitizing organizations to the pivotal nature of risk reduction, GRC HIPAA compliance software positions companies to reduce risk and have confidence in their compliance management so they can thrive under stringent regulatory demands.

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Managing Risk using HITRUST CSF Framework to gain e1, i1, and r2 certification

Preparing for a HITRUST Assessment: A Comprehensive Roadmap to Success

Navigating the complex landscape of healthcare compliance can be daunting, even for seasoned IT professionals. The HITRUST certification, governed by the Health Information Trust Alliance, is a gold standard for ensuring compliance and the security of sensitive healthcare data. With cyber threats continually evolving, healthcare organizations face high scrutiny to safeguard patient information. 

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5 Best Practices for Risk Management: Enhancing Governance Compliance

As cybersecurity challenges evolve and compliance requirements change, organizations must proactively manage the risks of protecting their sensitive information and digital assets. Risk management is a complex process that helps organizations identify compliance gaps, vulnerabilities, assess potential threats, and implement effective risk mitigation measures. The following are five best practices for risk management, specifically focusing on how it relates to cybersecurity, governance, and IT compliance.

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Case Study: Healthcare ASO Outsourcing Cybersecurity for SOC2 - HIPAA

A pioneering healthcare administrative services organization (ASO) recognized the need to increase cybersecurity visibility to protect its clients' Protected Health Information (PHI). To meet the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Service Organization Control 2 (SOC2) compliance, they decided to outsource this critical task to Steel Patriot Partners, a leading cybersecurity operations, engineering, and compliance firm. Steel Patriot Partners successfully guided them through the process and achieved SOC2 Type 2 and HIPAA with no findings.

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