Privacy-first. Investigation-grade.
Isreal Consulting doesn't treat HIPAA as a checkbox. We build IT infrastructure where patient privacy is the architecture, not an afterthought. Serving healthcare, legal, and financial firms since 2014.
AES-256 Encryption
NIST-validated encryption at rest and in transit
BAA Included
Signed Business Associate Agreement with every client
24hr Incident Response
Breach detection, containment, and notification
Not generic IT with a HIPAA sticker
We combine IT infrastructure, privacy consulting, and investigative research under one roof. Your patients' data deserves forensic-level rigor, not commodity compliance.
Investigation-Grade Security
Forensic-level rigor applied to every client's infrastructure. Continuous vulnerability scanning every 6 months, annual pen testing by certified ethical hackers, and real-time threat detection.
Transparent Compliance
No hidden charges for "HIPAA work." We document every security control, every policy, every audit trail and share that documentation with your auditors. Full visibility, always.
Tested Disaster Recovery
Ransomware, hardware failure, natural disaster — we've planned for it. Our backups follow the 3-2-1 rule and are tested annually to prove they work. No corrupted backup surprises.
What protects your patients' data
Encryption Standards
All Protected Health Information encrypted using NIST-validated cryptography.
- AES-256 encryption at rest per NIST SP 800-111
- TLS 1.3 for all data in transit between locations
- VPN encryption for all remote access connections
- Encryption keys stored separately from encrypted data
- Keys rotated annually and on personnel departure
- Safe-harbor protection: encrypted PHI doesn't require breach notification if stolen
Access Controls & Audit Logging
Role-based access with comprehensive audit trails for every interaction with patient data.
- Principle-of-least-privilege access for all staff
- Multi-factor authentication mandatory on all PHI systems
- All PHI access logged: timestamp, user, data accessed, action taken
- Logs retained minimum 6 years per HIPAA requirements
- Real-time alerts for mass exports, after-hours access, disabled logging
- Quarterly manual review of access patterns
Incident Response & Breach Protocol
Documented procedures to identify, contain, investigate, and report security incidents involving PHI.
- Detection & containment within 24 hours
- Full investigation completed within 48-72 hours
- Covered entity notification within 24 hours
- Patient notification within 60-day HIPAA window
- HHS notification for incidents affecting 500+ individuals
- Evidence preserved for forensic analysis
Risk Assessment & Monitoring
Annual risk assessments with continuous vulnerability monitoring per 2025 HIPAA Security Rule update.
- Automated vulnerability scanning every 6 months
- Annual penetration testing by certified ethical hackers
- Threat identification with likelihood and impact scoring
- Documented remediation plans with clear timelines
- Compensating controls for legacy medical devices
- All results documented for OCR audit compliance
Auditable. Documented. Ready for OCR.
HIPAA Security Rule Compliant
Administrative, physical, and technical safeguards per 45 CFR §164.308-312. Full documentation maintained for audit readiness.
2026 Cybersecurity Requirements
Vulnerability scanning every 6 months and annual penetration testing per the 2025 HIPAA Security Rule update. Already implemented.
Business Associate Certified
Signed BAAs with all healthcare clients. HIPAA-compliant subcontractor agreements flow down to all cloud vendors handling PHI.
Risk Assessment Documented
Annual risk assessments with full audit trails for OCR compliance. Threat identification, vulnerability analysis, and remediation tracking.
Breach Response Procedures
24-hour incident notification to covered entities. Full breach investigations completed within 72 hours with forensic documentation.
Continuous Monitoring
Real-time threat detection, quarterly log reviews, and endpoint detection & response (EDR) on all systems handling patient data.
What OCR is auditing right now
The 2025 HIPAA Security Rule update introduced mandatory, auditable requirements. Here's what we maintain for every client, ready for inspection.
| Requirement | Frequency | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability Scanning | Every 6 months | Identify unpatched systems, weak configurations, and exposed credentials before attackers exploit them |
| Penetration Testing | Annual | Simulate real attacks to find vulnerabilities automated scanners miss — perimeter, web apps, phishing |
| Risk Assessment | Annual | Document threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts with full audit trail. Without it, OCR assumes non-compliance |
| Multi-Factor Authentication | Mandatory | Prevent password compromise from leading to PHI access. Required on all staff accounts |
| Incident Response Plan | Documented | "Inadequate response procedures" is the top-cited violation in OCR enforcement actions |
| Breach Notification | 60-day window | Delays in notification trigger additional OCR penalties beyond the original violation |
Built for businesses where privacy isn't optional
Medical Practices & Clinics
Primary care, specialists, dental offices, and medical spas handling patient records and treatment data.
- EHR backup & disaster recovery
- Workstation & server security
- Patient scheduling system protection
- Digital imaging encryption
Law Firms & Investigators
Legal practices and PI firms handling medical records, case files, and confidential client data.
- Secure evidence management
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Investigation-grade IT infrastructure
- Legal discovery support
Financial Advisors & Consultants
Wealth management and consulting firms with fiduciary obligations to protect sensitive client data.
- Encrypted file sharing & backup
- Access control audits
- TDPSA compliance documentation
- Privacy compliance reporting
HIPAA compliance, straight talk
Do I need HIPAA compliance?
If you're a healthcare provider handling patient data — yes. If you're a vendor working with healthcare providers, you need a BAA. Fines start at $100/record for negligent violations and go up to $2.13M for willful neglect.
What's a Business Associate Agreement?
A contract between your practice and any vendor handling patient data. It establishes roles, responsibilities, and safeguards. It's a legal requirement — no BAA means automatic violation, regardless of your actual security.
What if we get breached?
We isolate affected systems within 24 hours, investigate scope within 72 hours, and handle all notification logistics. If your data was encrypted and keys were secure, you may qualify for safe-harbor protection from breach notification.
Is encryption enough?
No. Encryption plus access controls plus monitoring plus incident response equals full compliance. Encryption alone is one layer. We implement the complete stack so your auditors see a fortress, not a checkbox.
How often should we test backups?
Annually at minimum. We recommend quarterly for critical systems. A backup that can't be restored is worthless — we test proactively so you never discover corruption after a disaster.
What changed in the 2025 HIPAA update?
Vulnerability scanning is now mandatory every 6 months. Annual penetration testing is required. MFA is mandatory for all PHI access. Practices caught without documented scans face OCR enforcement actions.
Ready to stop guessing about compliance?
Schedule a free HIPAA compliance consultation. We'll assess your current posture, identify gaps, and show you exactly what it takes to be audit-ready.
Schedule HIPAA ConsultationConfidentiality — Patient data never shared, sold, or disclosed except as authorized. Integrity — Audit logs prove all access and modifications to patient data. Availability — Disaster recovery plans ensure systems stay online; tested annually. Our compliance is independently auditable — we invite your auditors to review our procedures, documentation, and security controls.