2026 Requirements
HIPAA
Pentest
Data last verified: January 2026
Penetration Testing for HIPAA
Risk analysis required; penetration testing is industry standard approach We align deliverables to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act evidence needs and auditor expectations.
$5K-$150K
Typical investment for Pentest
1-4 weeksPenalties: Up to $1.5M per violation category per year, criminal penalties possible
Pricing verified Q1 202645+ vendor interviews127+ data sourcesUpdated monthly
Evidence to Satisfy Auditors
Scope coverage matched to HIPAA controls
Reporting mapped to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act evidence checklist
Retest to validate remediation before audit deadlines
Decision factors
Scope: External, internal, web app, API, cloud
Testing approach: Black box vs gray box vs white box
Compliance mapping: Reports formatted for specific frameworks
Retest inclusion: Verification of remediation
Timeline: Typical 1-4 weeks for completion
FAQs
Is Penetration Testing required for HIPAA?
Risk analysis required; penetration testing is industry standard approach
How often should Pentest be done for HIPAA?
Risk analysis required, penetration testing typically annual
What happens if we skip Pentest for HIPAA?
Up to $1.5M per violation category per year, criminal penalties possible
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