A CPA firm handling medical practice accounts needed HIPAA compliance validation but had no formal security program. They faced a regulatory audit within 30 days and needed to identify and fix gaps.
Our Solution
We mapped their entire infrastructure against HIPAA Security Rule controls (164.312). Found missing transmission encryption, lack of access controls, and no audit logging. Deployed TLS 1.3 across all services, implemented role-based access control, and configured audit logging.
The Results
They passed their compliance audit with zero findings. All 4 control categories were marked compliant. Security score improved from 40 to 100.
Before & After
Metric
Before
After
Security Score
40
100
Email Authentication
✗
✓
Exposed Files
N/A
N/A
Key Metrics
Improvement
60 points
Timeline
30 days
Audit Findings
Zero
Controls Passed
4/4
Frequently Asked Questions
Do CPA firms need HIPAA compliance?
If your firm handles any medical practice accounts, you are a business associate under HIPAA and must comply with the Security Rule.
What are the most common HIPAA gaps for small firms?
Missing encryption (both in transit and at rest), lack of access controls, no audit logging, and absence of a formal risk assessment are the top findings.
How long does HIPAA remediation take?
Basic controls can be deployed in 1-2 weeks. Full compliance with documentation and policies typically takes 30-60 days.
Want the same protection?
We can deploy the same security controls for your business.