Multi-cloud environments are becoming increasingly common. Multi-clouds leverage the flexibility of public cloud connectivity across several providers to help organizations remain scalable and flexible. 

While multi-cloud offers numerous benefits, it also presents unique security challenges that must be addressed to ensure the security of applications and data hosted in the cloud. 

In this article, we will explore the best practices for securing a multi-cloud environment and the benefits of multi-cloud security.

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In previous blog posts, we’ve discussed the role of technology and HIPAA (related explicitly to HITECH regulations). However, the growth of intelligent devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to a sea change in how Covered Entities (CEs) and Business Associates (BAs) manage their patients. Likewise, it adds new wrinkles to how these organizations manage their compliance requirements under HIPAA. 

Here, we’ll discuss some of the overlaps between HIPAA requirements and risks posed by smart, IoT-based devices. 

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Understanding the structure of a SOC 2 report is essential for both businesses and service providers who are thinking ahead to their audit and attestation. It will serve as the “story” of an organization’s SOC 2 journey, covering the evaluation of their adherence to the Trust Services Criteria (TSC)–security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. 

In this blog post, we will provide an overview of the standard structure of a SOC 2 report, encompassing its various sections and the information included in each of these segments. 

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