How much does a HIPAA audit cost?

HIPAA audit cost for an average-sized company typically starts at $8,000. Pricing depends on the scope of the audit, number of locations, and additional services required.

How long would it take to complete a HIPAA audit?

On average, it takes 4–6 weeks to complete a HIPAA audit. The exact duration depends on how quickly remediation from the gap analysis is carried out.

What will you get after a HIPAA audit is complete?

After completing a HIPAA audit, you will receive an audit report documenting the effectiveness of your security management, controls, and practices for protecting PHI. You will also receive a Certificate of Compliance that can be shared with clients.

What is the validity of a HIPAA audit report?

A HIPAA audit report is valid for 12 months from the date of completion. Organizations are expected to undergo a new audit annually to maintain compliance.

How often do you need to conduct a HIPAA audit?

Industry standards require a HIPAA audit to be performed annually, or whenever significant changes occur that may impact systems, processes, or controls.

Why do you need to comply with HIPAA standards?

Complying with HIPAA standards ensures the privacy of patients and health plan members, secures PHI, prevents regulatory penalties, and demonstrates your organization’s commitment to protecting sensitive healthcare data.

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NIS 2 Compliance Consultancy and Audit

Europe’s new NIS 2 Directive (EU 2022/2555) is more than a policy update — it’s a full reset of how organizations handle cybersecurity accountability. If you operate in energy, healthcare, finance, public administration, digital services, or any other sector classed as essential or important (Annex I and Annex II), you now face stricter requirements for risk management, governance, and incident reporting.

At VISTA InfoSec, we make NIS 2 compliance practical and manageable. We help you understand exactly where your organization stands, run a readiness review, and close gaps with an approach that’s structured yet flexible, never overly bureaucratic.

We can support you in many ways, whether it’s mapping controls, refining policies, running a full independent audit, or optionally getting guidance from our vCISO to help steer your cybersecurity strategy and provide ongoing advice.

Our CREST-accredited experts bring decades of experience across ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR. With our integrated AuditFusion360 service, we align NIS 2 with your existing compliance work, helping you cut repetition, reduce audit fatigue, and maintain one unified strategy that actually fits your business.

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Our NIS 2 Compliance Services

Advisory Services

Strategic guidance to help your team interpret NIS 2 obligations, determine which requirements apply to your business, and develop a roadmap for compliance aligned with your risk profile and national transposition.

Compliance Consulting

Practical, hands-on support to strengthen your cybersecurity governance, update policies, build incident response and reporting procedures, and address supply chain risks in line with Directive expectations.

Readiness & Compliance Audit

Independent assessment of your cybersecurity framework, controls, and processes to evaluate compliance readiness. We perform detailed gap analysis, verify risk management practices, and provide remediation recommendations to help you demonstrate conformity with NIS 2.

Our NIS 2 Compliance Audit Methodology

Scoping & Planning

Define the organization’s scope under NIS 2 (essential or important entity), identify applicable services and systems, and establish audit objectives, evidence requirements, and timelines.

Documentation Review

Assess cybersecurity policies, risk-management frameworks, incident-response plans, supplier contracts, and governance documents against NIS 2 Articles and Annexes.

Governance & Accountability Evaluation

Evaluate leadership oversight and accountability for cybersecurity governance, confirming management approval and competence in line with Article 20.

Risk-Management Assessment

Evaluate existing risk identification, assessment, and treatment processes for adequacy, prioritization, and traceability to business impact.

Technical & Operational Assessment

Review and test the effectiveness of technical and procedural controls such as access management, encryption, network segregation, patching, and vulnerability management.

Incident-Response & Reporting Review

Verify mechanisms for incident detection, escalation, and reporting in accordance with Article 23, which mandates an early warning within 24 hours and a detailed notification within 72 hours to the CSIRT or competent authority.

Supply-Chain Security Evaluation

Assess supplier and third-party management practices, contractual clauses, and oversight mechanisms for compliance with Article 21(2)(d).

Gap Analysis & Risk Prioritization

Identify non-compliances, rank their severity, and prioritize remediation based on risk and operational impact.

Audit Report & Closure

Deliver a detailed compliance report with findings mapped to relevant NIS 2 articles, accompanied by a prioritized remediation plan and a management debrief.

NIS 2 Audit Deliverables

Technical & Operational Controls Assessment Report

A detailed evaluation of implemented technical and procedural controls — including access management, encryption, network security, vulnerability management, and monitoring — in line with Article 21(2).

Risk Assessment Summary

Analysis of identified threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts, with findings categorized as high, medium, or low risk to guide prioritization.

Gap Analysis Report

Clear identification of compliance gaps and associated risks, mapped to relevant NIS 2 Articles and Annexes, highlighting deficiencies across governance, operational, and technical areas.

Remediation & Action Plan

A prioritized roadmap with recommended corrective actions, responsible stakeholders, and implementation timelines to achieve NIS 2 conformity.

Independent NIS 2 Compliance Assessment Report

A consolidated assessment summarizing overall compliance readiness and cybersecurity posture, integrating results from technical, risk, and governance reviews.

Executive Summary Report

A concise, management-level briefing summarizing key findings, risks, and strategic recommendations for board or leadership decision-making.

AuditFusion360 Consolidated Audit Report (if applicable)

Unified reporting across NIS 2, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and DORA frameworks for simplified, multi-standard compliance oversight.

Ongoing Support for NIS 2 Compliance

Annual NIS 2 Compliance Reviews & Audits

Regular assessments to maintain alignment with national enforcement updates and evolving Directive interpretations.

Regulatory Intelligence & Advisory Updates

Continuous alerts and insights on NIS 2 guidance, enforcement trends, and sector-specific cybersecurity requirements.

Remediation & Validation Assessments

Targeted follow-up reviews to confirm corrective actions and validate closure of non-compliances.

Training & Awareness Programs

Role-based training for management, IT, and compliance teams to strengthen understanding of NIS 2 obligations.

Integrated Compliance Management (AuditFusion360)

Continuous adaptation of NIS 2 controls with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and DORA requirements.

Technical & Governance Support

Ongoing guidance for control implementation and audit readiness, backed by our CREST-accredited experts who deliver advanced penetration testing and assurance of cybersecurity resilience.

Why work with VISTA InfoSec?

Audit certificate and report released for maximum market branding and acceptability of your organization.
Vendor-neutral Consultancy & Advisory Service Company.
Strict no Outsourcing Policy.
Provide secure Cloud-based portal with two-factor authentication for reporting and progress tracking.
Specialize in Risk Management, Compliance Solutions, and Consultancy Services.
Focus on Cyber Resilience, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity Solutions.
Pragmatic Approach towards achieving Compliance.
More than a decade of industry experience and expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions on NIS 2 Compliance Consulting and Audit

What Is NIS2 Compliance and Why Does It Matter?

NIS2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) strengthens EU-wide cybersecurity by requiring essential and important entities to adopt risk-based technical, organisational, and governance measures (Articles 20–21). It ensures greater accountability, resilience, and faster incident response across critical sectors.

Who Needs to Comply with the NIS2 Directive?

Entities listed in Annex I (essential) and Annex II (important)—such as energy, healthcare, finance, transport, digital infrastructure, and public administration—must comply if they operate in the EU and meet medium-enterprise thresholds or other qualifying conditions (Article 2).

What Are the Key Requirements Under the NIS2 Directive?

Under Articles 20–21, companies need to have cybersecurity owned by the board, train their teams, and put in place practical, risk-based measures like incident response, business continuity, supply-chain security, secure development, vulnerability management, and using encryption and MFA.

How Does NIS2 Differ from GDPR or Other EU Cybersecurity Laws?

NIS2 focuses on cybersecurity of IT systems and network resilience, with leadership accountability, while GDPR centers on personal data. DORA applies separately to financial ICT resilience.

What Are the Penalties for NIS2 Non-Compliance?

Supervisory authorities can impose fines of up to €10 million or 2 % of global turnover for essential entities (and up to €7 million / 1.4 % for important ones), along with corrective actions or temporary management bans.

How Can Businesses Prepare for NIS2 Compliance Audits?

Identify your NIS2 scope, perform a gap analysis, update cybersecurity policies, strengthen supply-chain controls, test incident-response plans, and maintain evidence for authorities or CSIRTs.

What Are the Reporting and Incident Response Requirements Under NIS2?

Significant incidents must be reported promptly under Article 23 of the NIS2 Directive. Organizations are required to submit an early warning within 24 hours, followed by a detailed incident notification within 72 hours, and a final report within one month summarizing the root cause and mitigation steps.

For trust service providers, the reporting timeline is stricter — they must notify the competent authority within 24 hours of becoming aware of an incident.

How Does NIS2 Impact Supply Chain and Third-Party Risk Management?

Under Article 21(2)(d), entities must assess supplier cybersecurity, include security clauses in contracts, and manage third-party risks as part of their overall cybersecurity framework.

Article 21(3) further requires considering each supplier’s specific risk exposure.

What Steps Should Companies Take to Get Started with NIS2 Compliance?

Determine entity type (Annex I/II), assign board responsibility, map critical assets, assess gaps, implement Article 21 controls, document evidence, and prepare national CSIRT reporting procedures.

How Can NIS2 Help Strengthen Overall Cyber Resilience?

By enforcing governance, risk management, supply-chain oversight, and incident reporting (Articles 20–23), NIS2 harmonises cybersecurity standards, reducing systemic risk and enhancing operational resilience across the EU.