HIPAA vs SOC 2 for Healthcare SaaS

Side-by-Side

Healthcare SaaS Pattern

1. Sign BAAs with customers when you are a BA
2. Operate Security Rule safeguards on ePHI systems
3. Pursue SOC 2 Type II for enterprise procurement
4. Reuse CSA evidence across both programmes

How CyberSilo Helps

• CSA dual-maps HIPAA citations and SOC 2 criteria to shared evidence
• ThreatHawk feeds both §164.312(b) and CC7-style monitoring proof

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOC 2 enough for HIPAA?

No. SOC 2 is an attestation; HIPAA imposes legal duties including BAAs and OCR-facing safeguards.

Do we need HIPAA if we only have SOC 2?

If you are a CE or BA handling PHI, HIPAA applies regardless of SOC 2 status.

Can evidence be reused?

Yes — access control, logging, IR, and vendor management artefacts often support both programmes when mapped deliberately.

Related HIPAA Resources

HIPAA hub · SOC 2 · CSA HIPAA · Software