By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com 1. Executive Summary The HIPAA Security Rule (45 C.F.R. §§ 164.302–318) imposes binding obligations on dental practices that qualify as Covered Entities to implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com 1. Executive Summary In regulatory investigations and privacy-related litigation, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) are often subpoenaed and reviewed to determine whether an organization discharged its duty of care in processing personal data.
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Third-party vendors account for a significant share of cybersecurity incidents, regulatory enforcement actions, and breach-related litigation. As cybersecurity
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Executive Summary Cyber insurance has become a foundational component of modern risk management strategies for healthcare organizations operating
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Internal messaging platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams have enabled organizational communication. However, this convenience comes
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Cross-border data transfers are foundational to modern business operations but present significant legal and regulatory challenges under
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Introduction Software license agreements (SLAs) have historically centered on usage rights, indemnification for intellectual property infringement, and payment
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. As organizations increasingly integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise systems, a new class of cybersecurity risk has
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. 1. Introduction The Data Processing Agreement (DPA) has become a fundamental legal document in technology transactions. It defines
By Ramyar Daneshgar Security Engineer | USC Viterbi School of Engineering Looking for a security engineer? Visit SecurityEngineer.com Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. What Is the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)? The NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) is a formalized process