Average Breach
Costs $9.48 million!
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What is a HIPAA Audit and do we need to do it?
A HIPAA audit is a structured, in-depth review of how your organization handles protected health information. It covers your privacy policies, security safeguards, data access protocols, employee practices, and breach response procedures. The goal is to confirm that your operations align with:
• The HIPAA Privacy Rule
• The HIPAA Security Rule
• The Breach Notification Rule
But a rigorous HIPAA compliance audit does more than confirm alignment. It uncovers vulnerabilities before they become violations. It demonstrates to your patients, partners, and enterprise clients that you take data protection seriously. The Office for Civil Rights has launched an active audit initiative specifically focused on Security Rule compliance, with particular attention to risk analysis provisions — the area most frequently violated across covered entities.
Trusted By Leading Organizations
Hear from clients we have helped with HIPAA compliance:
"NSOCIT was essential in helping our company navigate the daunting process of leveling up our security infrastructure. Their expertise and confidence throughout the process helped our team exceed HIPAA and SOC 2 Type 1 standards quickly, distilling what can be an overwhelming process into a streamlined, organized effort." - CEO of medical clinic in Baltimore, MD
"Working with NSOCIT has been instrumental in our journey toward achieving and maintaining compliance with both HIPAA and SOC 2 standards. They provided invaluable insights and a clear path forward. They did more than just check our controls, they provided strategic guidance to build repeatable control activities." - CTO of hospital in Columbia, MD
Our HIPAA Audit
Risk Analysis and Policy Review: We analyze every system touching PHI and review your BAAs, consent forms, and security policies. Gaps get fixed, not just flagged.
PHI Mapping and Technical Safeguards: We map how PHI moves through your organization and test your controls against HIPAA Security Rule requirements before OCR finds the gaps.
Employee HIPAA Training: Most breaches start with human error. We train your staff on real scenarios and document workforce compliance.
Incident Response & Ongoing Monitoring: We build and test your breach response plan and provide continuous monitoring so your organization stays audit-ready year-round.
Advanced AI Cybersecurity
Legacy tools react. Our AI predicts, prevents, and neutralizes (instantly). Traditional antivirus and outdated systems can’t keep pace with today’s AI-powered threats. From zero-day exploits to phishing emails written in flawless English, attackers are evolving fast, and fooling even your sharpest employees. We use AI that hunts emerging threats in real time, closes gaps before they’re exploited, and keeps your business one step ahead. No guesswork. No lag. Just relentless protection.
Real-Time Detection
Our AI doesn’t wait for signatures or updates. It analyzes behavior, context, and anomalies as they unfold, stopping attacks before they take over your network.
Auto-Response
While human analysts investigate, our AI has already quarantined threats, isolated endpoints, & killed malicious processes. All automatically without any intervention.
Adaptive Learning
Trained on billions of endpoints under real-world attack. It learns from every breach attempt, every exploit, and every evasive maneuver. Disrupting attack chains.
Our Simple Approach
Auditing Process | Overview |
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Consultation | We start with Zoom meeting or phone call to discuss high level requirements and how we can help.
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Discovery & Planning | We learn your infrastructure, business operations, compliance objectives, and timeline to design a tailored audit plan that fits your organization.
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Documentation Review | We examine existing security policies, procedures, risk assessments, and prior audit reports to establish baseline understanding and identify initial gaps.
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Control Testing | Auditors test controls through system configuration reviews, access log analysis, personnel interviews, and technical vulnerability assessments.
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Risk Assessment | We evaluate the business impact of each identified gap and prioritize findings by severity.
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Comprehensive Reporting | You receive a detailed report with findings, business impact context, and a prioritized remediation roadmap.
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Remediation Support | We remain available to clarify findings and provide guidance as you implement improvements.
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How Companies Get Hacked?
Phishing Attacks
Fake emails, texts, or calls that trick employees into clicking malicious links or giving up credentials. Phishing attacks surged by 4,000%, with usage of AI.
Stolen Credentials
Hackers don’t always “break in”, they log in using leaked or reused passwords. 86% of breaches involved stolen or weak credentials that can be avoid with training & policies.
Exposed Remote Access
Open or poorly secured VPNs, RDP ports, or admin panels that act as digital backdoors. Recently 5.5+ billion accounts were breached globally due to vulnerability & bad config.
Vulnerabilities
Hackers exploit outdated systems and apps. Average time to patch critical vulnerabilities is 45 days, but attackers often strike within hours.
Ready to Start Your HIPAA Compliance Audit?
If you are not sure where your organization stands on HIPAA compliance, or you know gaps exist but have not had the bandwidth to address them, now is the right time to get a clear picture.
NSOCIT works with healthcare providers, health technology companies, and business associates across Maryland, Virginia, DC, and the USA to build HIPAA compliance programs that are thorough, practical, and built to last. We can start with a scoped assessment to identify your most pressing gaps or run a full HIPAA audit and stay with you through every step of remediation.
If you have any questions or just want to learn more about how we can help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States
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