Pervasive encryption that protects data not just in transit and at rest but in use — thus freeing companies of the fear of data breaches — has long been a dream of business executives, IT teams, and ...
The 2026 HIPAA Security Rule updates will make encryption of all electronic protected health information (ePHI) at rest and in transit mandatory, ending the long-standing 'addressable' flexibility.
Encryption becomes mandatory: AES‑256 encryption will be required for all ePHI at rest, with TLS 1.3 or higher for data in transit, removing previous flexibility. Beyond technical controls: ...