The VRC Newsletter (June 24)

Who We Help + What to Do About the Latest Cyber Threat Alert

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Compliance Without Borders: Tailored Support Across Industries

VanRein Compliance may be well-known in the Healthcare and TAS space but our reach extends far beyond. In today’s fast-evolving regulatory environment, we partner with organizations across healthcare, business services, education, and tech to help them meet compliance requirements confidently, efficiently, and without overwhelm.

What these industries all have in common is this: sensitive data, operational complexity, and a growing need for proactive oversight. Here’s how VanRein Compliance helps each one rise to the challenge.

🏥 Healthcare: HIPAA, Cybersecurity & the Rise of AI in Clinics

The healthcare industry continues to face relentless cybersecurity threats and privacy scrutiny particularly under HIPAA. But compliance isn’t one-size-fits-all. We work with:

  • Primary Care Practices

  • Specialty Providers

  • And now, we’re expanding into the Chiropractic community, a fast-growing sector with unique documentation and privacy challenges.

Top Challenges:

  • Ensuring HIPAA training across all staff

  • Handling patient data securely across EHR systems

  • Managing Business Associate relationships and data sharing

  • Adopting new AI tools without compromising PHI

How VRC Helps:

  • HIPAA Compliance Packages and Audit Support

  • Staff Training and Certification Tracking

  • AI Risk Guidance for Clinics

  • Vendor Risk Management and BAA Reviews

We don’t just check boxes—we build HIPAA programs that adapt as your clinic grows.

🤝 Business Associates: Law, IT, HR, Accounting & Insurance

As trusted partners to covered entities, Business Associates have a legal obligation to meet HIPAA standards and ensure secure data handling. Many also pursue SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications to boost client trust.

Top Challenges:

  • Navigating multiple overlapping frameworks

  • Handling PHI without clear internal controls

  • Managing third-party vendors and remote teams

  • Demonstrating compliance in client assessments

How VRC Helps:

  • HIPAA Readiness & BAA Creation

  • SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Pre-Audit Support

  • Written Information Security Policies (WISP)

  • Ongoing Policy Reviews and Staff Awareness Training

Whether you're a solo consultant or a large firm, we tailor compliance to fit your business size and risk level.

🎓 Education: Data Protection in a Digital Learning Age

Educational organizations from private schools to tutoring platforms are under growing pressure to comply with FERPA and other privacy laws. But few have internal security teams or policies in place to support them.

Top Challenges:

  • Understanding FERPA data categories and consent

  • Managing online learning platforms and third-party apps

  • Lacking formal privacy training for teachers or staff

  • Exposure to phishing, ransomware, and student record leaks

How VRC Helps:

  • FERPA Compliance Training with Certificates

  • Privacy Policy & Consent Form Reviews

  • Cybersecurity Readiness for School Environments

  • Vendor & App Risk Reviews for Student Data Sharing

We help schools protect what matters most: student information and trust.

💻 SaaS & Tech Companies: Agile Teams with Heavy Compliance Demands

In the fast-paced world of software, AI, and data services, compliance can feel like a moving target. Tech companies especially those serving healthcare, education, or finance must prove they can safeguard client data.

Top Challenges:

  • Rapid product development without security reviews

  • Overlapping compliance expectations: HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001

  • Use of generative AI tools and unclear data governance

  • Inexperienced teams managing policies for the first time

How VRC Helps:

  • SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Implementation Support

  • AI Governance & ISO 42001 Alignment

  • HIPAA & HITRUST Readiness

  • Internal Audit Prep & Evidence Collection Templates

  • AI Audit Services (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, ISO 42001)

From MVP to IPO, we scale your compliance with your product.

📬 Already a VRC client? We can bundle our services saving you money and time!

💡 Why It All Matters

Compliance isn’t just about checking off requirements. It’s about building confidence with your clients, your board, and your team.

That’s why we created VRC1, our all-in-one compliance platform designed to:

  • Organize your training, policies, and evidence in one place

  • Support HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001/42001, and more

  • Empower small teams to stay audit-ready, even without a full-time compliance officer

Whether you're running a chiropractic clinic, scaling a SaaS company, or safeguarding student records, VanRein Compliance helps simplify the complex so you can focus on growth.

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DHS Issues Cyber Threat Advisory

On June 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an official National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin warning of elevated risks to U.S. digital infrastructure due to increased global tensions.

While large organizations are often top targets, the bulletin warns that smaller U.S. networks and interconnected vendors, particularly those with weaker defenses or outdated systems, are highly vulnerable.

⚠️ What the DHS Alert Says

The DHS advisory emphasizes that:

  • State-sponsored and criminal actors may attempt cyber-enabled disruptions against critical infrastructure, healthcare systems, education providers, and public-facing services.

  • Social engineering and phishing campaigns will likely target end users first, aiming to gain entry into networks through human error.

  • Organizations with limited cybersecurity resources may be seen as “soft entry points” for attackers seeking broader system access.

The alert comes at a time when ransomware and nation-state activity are already on the rise in 2025. Your organization, regardless of size, should take this as a call to action.

🧠 What You Should Do Now: 5 Urgent Actions

VanRein Compliance recommends these immediate steps to reduce your organization’s exposure and increase readiness:

1. Validate Endpoint Protection & Logging Coverage

Ensure that antivirus, EDR/XDR, and logging tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike) are running and actively collecting data. Logs should be forwarded to a SIEM or central logging platform for analysis.

💡 Tip: Don’t just verify installation. Make sure the tools are actively reporting and alerting.

2. 🔐 Review and Restrict Access Privileges

Audit user and system accounts especially high-privilege ones. Pay special attention to:

  • Admin tools like PsExec, RDP, or unattended remote software

  • Shared credentials and old service accounts

  • Unused logins that haven’t been deactivated

Require Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all accounts with administrative access.

3. 🛠️ Patch Immediately for Known Exploits

Apply the latest security patches and updates across all systems, especially if vendor advisories reference known vulnerabilities.

💡 Focus on vendors like Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, and VMware. Attackers often target unpatched vulnerabilities within days of being disclosed.

4. 🧰 Reinforce Network and Email Threat Protections

Tighten perimeter defenses with updated firewall rules, DNS filtering, and threat detection layers. Enhance email security by:

  • Blocking known indicators of compromise (IOCs)

  • Sandboxing suspicious attachments

  • Enforcing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies

5. 📢 Raise Threat Awareness with End Users

Your staff is your first line of defense. Send a simple bulletin or reminder with:

  • The nature of the threat (phishing, malware, impersonation)

  • How to identify suspicious messages or activity

  • How to report security concerns quickly

💡A single well-informed employee can stop a breach before it starts.

🛡️ VanRein Compliance Supports Threat Readiness

We offer proactive security services to help you prepare, prevent, and respond:

✅ Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises – Simulate real-world attacks with your leadership or IT team
✅ Incident Response Planning – Build and document a clear plan before something happens
✅ AI Audit Services – Ensure AI integrations don’t introduce unseen risks
✅ Policy & Training Packages – Reinforce cyber hygiene through education and enforced protocols

Whether you’re a TAS provider, a clinic, or a SaaS startup, awareness + readiness = resilience.

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