While HIPAA does not explicitly mandate penetration testing, the Security Rule requires covered entities and their business associates to conduct regular risk assessments and implement appropriate security measures to safeguard electronic protected health information (ePHI). Penetration testing is a recommended best practice to identify vulnerabilities in systems that store or transmit ePHI, ensuring compliance with HIPAA's security requirements.
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