C3PAO Selection for CMMC Level 2: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
The firm that certifies your CMMC Level 2 shapes your cost, timeline, and whether you hit the deadline. Nine questions to ask any C3PAO before you sign.
SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria: Which Ones You Actually Need to Pick
Security is the only mandatory SOC 2 category. Every other one you add expands your audit forever. Here is how to choose the criteria your customers actually require.
The 7 SOC 2 Type 2 Mistakes Growth-Stage SaaS Companies Make
Most SOC 2 Type 2 problems are locked in months before the auditor arrives. Here are the seven mistakes growth-stage SaaS teams make, and the fix for each.
HIPAA Workforce Training That Actually Counts (Beyond a Slack Thread)
A reminder in the team channel is not a HIPAA training program. Here is who counts as workforce, how often training is required, and what OCR expects to see in your records.
HIPAA Audit Log Reconstruction: The Test Most SaaS Teams Fail
Pick one patient record and produce everyone who touched it in 90 days. If your team cannot, your audit controls exist on paper but not in practice. Here is the test OCR actually runs.
When Does the HIPAA Breach Notification Clock Start? The 60-Day Rule Most Teams Misread
The HIPAA breach notification clock starts at discovery, not confirmation. Teams that misread that one line lose weeks they thought they had. Here is how the timeline really works.
HIPAA Encryption Requirements for SaaS: What the Security Rule Expects Beyond the Database
Encrypting your main database is table stakes. The Security Rule expects ePHI protected wherever it lives, including backups, logs, and replicas. Here is what that means in practice.
How to Map BAA Flow-Down Across Your SaaS Stack Without Missing a Subprocessor
A signed BAA with your customer is the start, not the finish. Here is how to trace every subprocessor that touches PHI across your stack and close the gaps auditors look for.