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HIPAA Security 164.308.a.5 Informational

Security Awareness & Training

Official citation: 45 CFR §164.308(a)(5)

Class: informational · Severity: medium

Statement of the obligation — verify against source

45 CFR §164.308(a)(5)

What it means

Train workforce on security awareness, including malware, login monitoring, and password management.

Required by

  • CA CMIACalifornia Confidentiality of Medical Information Act
  • HIPAAHIPAA Security Rule (industry)

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.