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HIPAA Security Audit

Ensure your organization's administrative, physical, and technical safeguards are designed and operating in alignment with the HIPAA Security Rule. SBS CyberSecurity's HIPAA Security Audit provides an objective evaluation of how effectively your organization protects electronic protected health information (ePHI) against confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks.

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Why a HIPAA Security Audit Matters

Organizations that create, receive, maintain, or transmit ePHI are required to implement safeguards that comply with the HIPAA Security Rule. As technology environments evolve and cyber threats increase, organizations must periodically validate that these safeguards are appropriately designed and operating as intended.
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Why Organizations Choose Our HIPAA Security Audit

Tailored to Your Environment
Every organization has different systems, workflows, risk exposures, and compliance priorities. Our audit scope is tailored to your environment so the assessment reflects how ePHI is actually managed, protected, and accessed across your organization.
Independent and Objective
SBS provides an independent review of your organization's alignment with the HIPAA Security Rule. This objective perspective helps strengthen internal oversight, support compliance efforts, and identify gaps that may not be visible through internal review alone.
Focused on Protection and Trust
Protecting ePHI is essential to maintaining operational resilience, regulatory confidence, and trust with patients, partners, and leadership. A HIPAA Security Audit helps evaluate whether key safeguards are in place and where improvements are needed.

What Our HIPAA Security Audit Covers

SBS's HIPAA Security Audit delivers an independent assessment of your organization's alignment with 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart C – Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information. The audit evaluates the design and effectiveness of required safeguards across administrative, physical, technical, and organizational domains, along with the policies, procedures, and documentation that support your HIPAA security program.

Through the audit, we help your organization:

Understand how effectively HIPAA Security Rule safeguards are implemented
Identify control gaps that could impact the protection of ePHI
Support internal governance, compliance oversight, and regulatory examinations
Strengthen accountability and consistency within the HIPAA security program
Review breach notification procedures related to 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.400–164.414

What you receive:

A clear, user-friendly report with findings and recommendations
Practical guidance to strengthen safeguards and address identified gaps
An executive summary that organizes findings by priority so your team can focus on the most important next steps

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HIPAA require an incident response plan?

Yes. The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to implement security incident procedures for identifying, responding to, and documenting security incidents involving ePHI. A well-defined incident response plan supports timely containment, mitigation, documentation, and compliance with breach-related obligations.

Does HIPAA require an audit?

HIPAA requires organizations to implement and maintain appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for ePHI. While the regulation does not prescribe a single audit format or exact audit frequency, periodic independent audits are a widely accepted way to evaluate safeguard effectiveness, identify gaps, and support ongoing compliance efforts.

How long do HIPAA audits take?

Timing depends on the size and complexity of your organization, the number of systems in scope, and the readiness of your documentation. Many audits can be completed within a few weeks, while larger or more complex environments may require additional time. Well-organized policies, procedures, risk assessments, and supporting evidence can help streamline the process.

What should I expect during a HIPAA audit?

An SBS HIPAA Security Audit typically includes document review, interviews with key personnel, evaluation of relevant safeguards, and testing or validation of selected controls. The goal is to assess how well your organization's safeguards align with HIPAA Security Rule requirements and to provide clear findings and recommendations for improvement.

How often should a HIPAA audit be performed?

Although HIPAA does not define a required audit schedule, annual reviews are a common best practice. Additional audits may also be appropriate after significant system changes, organizational changes, policy updates, security incidents, or other events that could affect the protection of ePHI.

How should I prepare for a HIPAA audit?

Preparation starts with making sure key documentation is current, accessible, and complete. This typically includes policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records, incident response documentation, and evidence of technical safeguards such as access controls, encryption, and audit logging. Internal reviews and gap assessments can also help identify issues before the audit begins.

Why Choose SBS CyberSecurity?

SBS CyberSecurity helps regulated organizations strengthen compliance and cybersecurity programs through clear, practical, and objective guidance. Our team brings deep experience in audit, risk management, and security oversight to help healthcare organizations evaluate safeguards, understand findings, and prioritize meaningful improvements.

Clear, Actionable Guidance
We translate technical and regulatory requirements into practical recommendations your team can understand and act on.
Experienced, Independent Perspective
Our audits are designed to provide objective insight into the effectiveness of your safeguards and support stronger internal oversight.
A Tailored Approach
We take the time to understand your organization, environment, and risk profile so the audit remains relevant, focused, and useful.

Prepare for Your Next HIPAA Security Audit with Confidence

Our team helps healthcare organizations assess safeguards, identify control gaps, and support stronger HIPAA Security Rule alignment. Fill out the form to connect with SBS CyberSecurity about your audit goals.