Frequently Asked Questions

 CyberPulse LLC is a cybersecurity firm specializing in HIPAA compliance, risk management and cybersecurity services for healthcare providers and business associates. We deliver enterprise risk analysis, security assessments, compliance documentation, and technical safeguard implementation to help organizations reduce exposure, improve audit readiness, and maintain regulatory alignment.

We work with a wide range of healthcare organizations, including private practices, clinics, dental and behavioral health providers, business associates, and vendors that process or store electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Our services are designed to scale with both small practices and large multi-location healthcare networks.

Yes. CyberPulse signs BAAs with all covered entities and business associates, as required under HIPAA. We also evaluate and manage our own downstream vendors to maintain compliance throughout the service chain.

CyberPulse delivers both compliance and technical cybersecurity services under one unified strategy. We combine regulatory expertise with hands-on security implementation, and we focus exclusively on healthcare, which gives us unmatched industry insight and precision.

Yes. All CyberPulse services are designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule, including 45 CFR §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) regarding risk analysis. Our methodology aligns with HHS/OCR guidance and industry best practices such as NIST CSF.

No. Our engagement model is designed to minimize disruption to your daily operations. We handle the heavy lifting and only require targeted input through brief interviews and secure document collection. Most clients find the process efficient and manageable.

Many IT providers offer security tools, but that alone doesn’t fulfill HIPAA requirements. CyberPulse evaluates whether your current safeguards align with HIPAA standards and whether critical administrative and documentation components are being addressed — often they are not.

Yes. We offer optional training services to help educate your workforce on HIPAA security, acceptable use, phishing awareness, and incident response procedures. Training is customizable based on role and risk level.

Yes. Cybersecurity tools alone do not satisfy the HIPAA requirement for an enterprise-wide risk analysis. A formal risk analysis involves documentation, threat identification, control evaluation, and risk rating tied to compliance objectives. CyberPulse provides this structured assessment.

Organizations without a formal risk analysis may be subject to fines, corrective action plans, or public resolution agreements if audited by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Failing to perform or update a risk analysis is one of the most frequently cited HIPAA violations.

Risk analyses should be updated annually or whenever there are significant changes to your systems, infrastructure, workforce, or processes. This ensures continued compliance with HIPAA and ongoing risk awareness.

Yes. We assist clients in gathering required documentation, mapping policies to HIPAA standards, and preparing for OCR audits or payer compliance reviews. We also offer mock audits and audit-readiness reviews.

Yes. Our deliverables are designed to meet OCR audit expectations and align with regulatory standards. You can present CyberPulse reports and documentation to auditors, legal counsel, or third-party evaluators as part of your official compliance record.

CyberPulse assists in implementing and evaluating a wide range of technical safeguards, including role-based access controls, MFA, encryption, audit logging, network segmentation, endpoint protection, and secure data backup protocols.

 CyberPulse recommends and supports the implementation of endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, audit logging, and SIEM integration to ensure active monitoring of system behavior. For clients with internal teams, we provide configuration guidance; for others, we can support or manage these tools directly.

 We complement existing tools by validating configurations, identifying coverage gaps, and aligning implementations with HIPAA and industry standards. Our goal is to ensure your tools are working as intended and are fully integrated into your risk posture.

Yes. We assist with designing secure infrastructure layouts, network segmentation strategies, access control models, and cloud security configurations tailored to healthcare environments.

Yes. Our Compliance-as-a-Service (CaaS) model provides continuous support in monitoring, managing, and maturing your organization’s cybersecurity and compliance posture.

Yes. We evaluate third-party vendors, cloud platforms, and APIs to ensure they meet HIPAA requirements and do not introduce unnecessary risk to your organization. This includes review of Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and data flow security.

We offer vulnerability scanning as part of our technical assessments, and penetration testing is available as an optional service for clients who require deeper testing. These services are tailored to your infrastructure and regulatory scope.

We follow a structured 5-Step Risk Analysis Framework: Discovery, Strategy, Evaluation, Deep Analysis, and Results. Each engagement is customized based on your environment and includes interviews, document reviews, technical evaluations, and a final report with actionable recommendations.

Pricing varies based on the size of your organization, complexity of your systems, and the scope of services required. We offer fixed-fee engagements for assessments and subscription-based pricing for ongoing services. Contact us for a custom quote.

Yes. We offer both. Clients can engage us for standalone HIPAA assessments or risk analyses, or opt for ongoing support under our Compliance-as-a-Service model.

 Most risk analyses are completed within 4 to 8 weeks depending on the size of the organization and level of complexity. Timelines are discussed and confirmed during onboarding.

We provide both remote and onsite services depending on client needs, engagement type, and geographic location. Most documentation and interviews can be completed virtually, but we also accommodate in-person visits when required.