HIPAA Compliance in 2026

hipaa compliance in 2026

HIPAA compliance in 2026 requires you to implement mandatory encryption for all patient data and multi-factor authentication for system access. You’ll face bolstered risk assessments with eight new elements and stricter business associate agreements. Non-compliance penalties now range from $10,000 to $1.19 million per violation, with 2024’s average settlement hitting $514,305. The most common violation—missing […]

October 2025 Data Breaches: Executive Brief

2025 data

October 2025 saw 193+ million records compromised across five major breaches. For businesses with 20-250 employees, these incidents reveal critical vulnerabilities in credential management, vendor relationships, and authentication systems that demand immediate executive attention. Executive Summary By the Numbers: 193+ million records compromised 5 major breaches across multiple industries Average detection delay: 4-8 months Estimated […]