Linux HIPAA Compliance & Hardening
Professional consulting to achieve and maintain HIPAA Security Rule compliance on Linux — encryption, access controls, audit logging, risk assessment, and audit readiness for hospitals, clinics, telehealth, EHR vendors, and covered entities.
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Healthcare organizations must secure Protected Health Information (PHI) on Linux servers under the HIPAA Security Rule. Zwiegnet provides end-to-end compliance: technical safeguards, administrative controls, risk analysis, and audit preparation tailored to Linux environments.
Our HIPAA Linux services include:
- Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis – Identify PHI risks on Linux systems; map to HIPAA Security Rule requirements.
- Encryption at Rest & In Transit – Full-disk encryption (LUKS), filesystem encryption, TLS 1.3, and certificate management for PHI protection.
- Access Controls & Authentication – Harden PAM, sudo, SSH key-based access, multi-factor authentication, and role-based privileges.
- Audit Logging & Monitoring – Configure auditd for PHI access tracking, centralized logging (rsyslog → SIEM), and tamper-proof records.
- Mandatory Access Controls – Implement SELinux/AppArmor policies for databases, web apps, and file shares handling PHI.
- Vulnerability & Patch Management – Regular scanning (OpenSCAP, Lynis), timely patching, and documentation for audits.
- Incident Response & Breach Preparedness – Develop Linux-specific IR plans, breach notification procedures, and evidence collection.
- Audit Readiness & Mock Audits – Prepare policies, logs, screenshots, and run mock audits to ensure compliance.
Ideal for: hospitals, clinics, telehealth providers, EHR/EMR vendors, health insurance payers, and business associates handling PHI on Linux infrastructure.
Located between Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 2009 — direct access to Linux HIPAA compliance specialists with proven experience in regulated healthcare environments.