Identify the three HIPAA Security Rule safeguard categories and give an example of each.

Identify the three HIPAA Security Rule safeguard categories and give an example of each.

• A. Administrative (security management process and training); Physical (facility access controls and device security); Technical (access controls, encryption, audit controls).
• B. Administrative (HR policies); Physical (fencing); Technical (passwords only).
• C. Operational (policy updates); Financial (cost control); Legal (compliance).
• D. Management (leadership); Environmental (safety); Procedural (workflows).

Answer: (A)