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HIPAA Updates for 2026: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know
by Kelly O’Brien on February 11, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The healthcare industry is heading into one of its most significant regulatory shifts in over a decade. With proposed changes to both the HIPAA Security Rule and Privacy Rule expected to be finalized in 2026, organizations that handle electronic protected health information (ePHI) nee …
How Human Error Leads to Cybersecurity Concerns
by Jake Dwares on February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Most organizations invest in firewalls, encryption, and sophisticated security tools. Yet despite these technological defenses, humans remain the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain. A single misplaced click, a reused password, or a moment of distraction can unravel even the most …
Your SOC 2 Remediation Roadmap: Turning Exceptions into Progress
by Rachel Hughes on January 30, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Your SOC 2 audit report just landed on your desk, and you've spotted exceptions. Before the panic sets in, take a breath. Finding exceptions in your SOC 2 audit doesn't signal impending disaster or business failure. In fact, exceptions happen even to well-managed, security-conscious o …
CTEM Reporting Cadence: Aligning Intelligence with Stakeholders
by CJ Hurd on January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
In the evolution from periodic vulnerability assessments to continuous risk management, one of the most challenging questions organizations face is: what information matters, and when? The shift to Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) doesn't mean overwhelming security teams a …
Cybersecurity Due Diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
by Nicholas Foisy on January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Mergers and acquisitions represent pivotal moments for any organization. Whether you're expanding your market share, acquiring valuable intellectual property, or absorbing a competitor's customer base, the financial and strategic considerations typically dominate boardroom discussions …
New Year, New AI Rules: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Do Now
by Bryan Chnowski on January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Several new state laws took effect on January 1, 2026, that directly govern how artificial intelligence is used and disclosed in healthcare settings. States are moving faster than federal lawmakers, and they are placing practical requirements on organizations that develop, deploy, or …