Cloud Infrastructure

Linode (Akamai) Vendor Risk Profile

Last verified: August 13, 2026Restricted / Review RequiredHigh RiskVerify DirectlyHIPAA: Conditional

Risk Score

/100

AI Trust

/100

Compliance Overview

HIPAA Compatible

Conditional

BAA Available

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BAA Notes

Available for services identified as "Covered Services" appropriate for PHI.

Hosting Model

Healthcare Focused

Approval Status

Restricted / Review Required

Risk Level

High Risk

Last Reviewed

Last Verified

August 13, 2026

Review Frequency

Semi-Annual

Verification reflects VNDRIQ's latest automated source check. Editorial review is a separate human assessment.

AI & Data Policies

AI Training Policy

No

Data Retention Policy

Customer-managed for virtual server content; 30 days for data privacy requests.

Support Access Risk

Restricted Use Cases

BAA availability unclear. Requires legal review before PHI workloads.

Executive Summary

Major Strengths

HIPAA Readiness

Key Procurement Considerations

Product MaturityHealthcare FocusCustomer Support InformationVendor-documented restrictions — verify applicability

Compliance Highlights

HIPAA claimed

Vendor Trust Score

Limited Trust Data

12

/100

HIPAA Readiness50
BAA Availability17
Security Controls0*
Governance Documentation0*
Transparency0*
Product Maturity0*
Healthcare Focus0*
Integration Readiness25
Customer Support Information0*
Compliance Documentation25

Informational framework based on publicly available and registry data. Not a certification or guarantee. Asterisks indicate categories with limited registry data.

Security & Compliance Dashboard

Standardized view of available registry security information. Not Verified indicates the registry has no documented data.

HIPAA StatusClaimed
BAA AvailabilityNot Verified
SOC 2Yes
ISO 27001Yes
HITRUSTNot Verified
Encryption at RestNot Verified
Encryption in TransitNot Verified
Single Sign-On (SSO)Not Verified
Multi-Factor AuthNot Verified
Audit LoggingNot Verified
Role-Based AccessNot Verified
Data ResidencyNot Verified
Public Security DocsNot Verified
Incident ResponseNot Verified

AI Governance Maturity

Foundational9/100

Minimal governance documentation; early-stage controls.

Foundational
Developing
Established
Advanced
Leading

Assessed Indicators

Governance Documentation
Human Oversight
AI Policies
Compliance Transparency
Risk Management
Security Controls
Operational Governance

Procurement Risk Considerations

Informational considerations for procurement evaluation, not definitive ratings.

Governance Maturity

Foundational

Elevated Consideration

Security Readiness

0/100 security controls

Elevated Consideration

Compliance Readiness

25/100 compliance documentation

Elevated Consideration

Integration Complexity

API available — lower complexity

Low Consideration

Operational Complexity

Not Verified

Vendor Transparency

0/100 transparency

Elevated Consideration

Healthcare Experience

Healthcare focus not verified

Moderate Consideration

Documentation Completeness

0/100 governance docs

Elevated Consideration

Vendor Lifecycle & Change History

Available registry milestones. Detailed change tracking expands as the registry matures.

Profile Updated

2026-08-30

Last Website Review

2026-08-13

Last Verification

2026-08-13

Registry Added

2026-06-04

Regulated Use Assessment

VNDRIQ does not classify vendors as HIPAA Compliant, SEC Compliant, or FINRA Approved unless official evidence exists. Vendor suitability depends on each organization's governance requirements, contractual obligations, deployment model, risk tolerance, and applicable regulations.

Review Notes

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Quick Facts

Category

Cloud Infrastructure

Website

Risk Score

/100

AI Trust Score

/100

Last Verified

August 13, 2026

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Vendor Governance

Approval Tier

Restricted / Review Required

BAA Verification

Not Started

PHI Exposure

High

AI Risk Level

Low

Last Review

2026-08-13

Verification Status

Verified

Last Verified

2026-08-13

Review Frequency

Semi-Annual

Vendor Completeness Score

100/100

Complete

Website Present

+20

Category Assigned

+15

Approval Status Present

+15

BAA Status Present

+15

PHI Exposure Classified

+10

Risk Level Present

+10

Review Date Present

+10

Verification Notes Present

+5

Trust & Transparency

Last Reviewed Date

Not yet reviewed

Review Frequency

Semi-Annual

Vendor Verification Process

Every vendor is reviewed against public documentation, trust centers, and contract evidence before classification.

Editorial Independence Statement

VNDRIQ classifications are independent of vendor relationships. Ratings reflect available evidence and governance risk only.

Registry Update Policy

The registry is reviewed on a monthly cycle. All updates are editor-reviewed before publication; no automated public data changes.

Editorial Methodology

Vendors are evaluated across compliance, security, AI governance, and enterprise readiness. Each review follows a standardized 12-point checklist covering website, HIPAA, BAA, security, compliance, AI capabilities, deployment, pricing, product changes, ownership, integrations, and documentation.

Trust Signals

Editorial Review StatusPending Review
Last ReviewedNot Verified
Last Updated2026-08-30
Verification Date2026-08-13
Registry ConfidenceNot Verified
Governance MaturityFoundational
Trust Score12/100
Compliance SnapshotSOC2, HIPAA
Security SnapshotNot Verified

Vendor Benchmarking

Comparison against registry averages where supported. Benchmarks are informational and based on registry data.

Governance Maturity9 ↑ 6 vs avg 3
Security Readiness0 ↑ 0 vs avg 6
Documentation Completeness0 ↑ 0 vs avg 0
Integration Readiness25 ↑ 18 vs avg 7
Healthcare Specialization0 ↑ 0 vs avg 15
Compliance Transparency25 ↑ 20 vs avg 5
Overall Trust Score12 ↑ 4 vs avg 8
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