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Your Salesforce Isn’t HIPAA Compliant Without A Security Risk Assessment

Start Your Salesforce HIPAA Compliance Journey

Let’s be clear: without a Security Risk Assessment of you don’t have Salesforce HIPAA Compliance. Period.

Need help getting started with HIPAA compliance? We’ve taken our comprehensive Salesforce Security Risk Assessment and created a “lite” version – perfect for organizations just beginning their compliance journey.

How does SSRA Lite help me with Salesforce HIPAA Compliance?

Think of SSRA Lite as your first step toward full Salesforce HIPAA compliance. It covers the essential 10% of what you need to know – the foundational elements that every healthcare organization must get right.

The Truth About Your Salesforce HIPAA Compliance

Sure, you’ve worked hard on your Salesforce setup. You turned on Shield encryption. You set up your profiles. You even got MFA working. So you probably feel pretty safe.

But here’s the scary part: we’ve looked at hundreds of healthcare Salesforce orgs. Almost every single one had holes that could break HIPAA compliance.

What You Get with SSRA-Lite: Your Salesforce HIPAA Compliance Foundation

The SSRA-Lite isn’t just another checklist – it’s a carefully structured assessment tool based on official HHS Security Risk Assessment guidelines. Here’s what makes it invaluable for your Salesforce HIPAA compliance journey:

A Strategic Starting Point

  • Focused assessment of your current Salesforce security posture
  • Clear identification of critical HIPAA compliance gaps
  • Practical recommendations for immediate security improvements
  • Step-by-step guidance for building your compliance foundation

Built on Official Standards

Our SSRA-Lite aligns directly with authoritative sources:

  • HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Security Risk Assessment Tool
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP)
  • HIPAA Security Rule requirements

Essential Salesforce HIPAA Compliance Coverage

The assessment examines crucial areas including:

  • Security risk assessment practices and documentation
  • Review and update procedures
  • Core security communication protocols
  • Essential Salesforce-specific security configurations
  • Shield Platform Encryption settings
  • Field-level security requirements
  • Basic sharing rule compliance

Beyond Basic Assessment

SSRA-Lite provides more than just evaluation:

  • Direct references to official guidance for deeper understanding
  • Clear next steps for addressing identified gaps
  • Preparation roadmap for full HIPAA compliance
  • Documentation templates to start your compliance paper trail
  • Specific Salesforce security best practices

Real-World Salesforce HIPAA Compliance Focus

We’ve included the most common Salesforce-specific security vulnerabilities we’ve encountered in healthcare organizations:

  • Permission setting misconfigurations
  • Encryption implementation gaps
  • Custom code security risks
  • Sharing rule compliance issues
  • Connected app security concerns

Why This Matters for Your Salesforce HIPAA Compliance

Healthcare organizations face unique challenges in maintaining HIPAA compliance within Salesforce. The SSRA-Lite helps you:

  • Identify your most pressing security risks
  • Prioritize your compliance efforts
  • Build a foundation for comprehensive HIPAA compliance
  • Prepare for potential audits
  • Protect sensitive patient information effectively

Remember, achieving Salesforce HIPAA compliance isn’t a one-time task – it’s an ongoing process. The SSRA-Lite gives you the structure and guidance needed to begin this journey confidently and systematically.

Don’t Risk Incomplete Salesforce HIPAA Compliance

While SSRA Lite is a great start, remember that it’s just the beginning. You’ll eventually need a comprehensive assessment – but this will get you moving in the right direction.

Get Your Free Salesforce HIPAA Compliance Starter Guide

Download our 2025 SSRA Lite guide. It’s free and will help you take those crucial first steps toward HIPAA compliance.

You’ll get:

  • Basic compliance checkpoints
  • Essential security settings
  • Fundamental configuration examples
  • Initial documentation templates
  • Core audit preparation steps

Ready for Comprehensive Salesforce HIPAA Compliance?

SSRA Lite is just the beginning. When you’re ready for a comprehensive review, we’re here to help. Our full Salesforce Security Risk Assessment covers everything you need for complete HIPAA compliance.

Schedule a full Salesforce Security Risk Assessment with our team today →

Because hoping you don’t get audited isn’t a HIPAA Compliance strategy