Key Takeaways SOC 2 does not explicitly name penetration testing as mandatory, but auditors expect one in practice for any company handling sensitive data at scale. HIPAA does not name penetration testing as a required control either, it requires a risk analysis, and a pentest is the most common way companies demonstrate one was performed…The post SOC 2 vs HIPAA Pentest Requirements for HealthTech Startups appeared first on Packet33.
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