Month: February 2024

GDPR for US Companies

GDPR Compliance for US Companies (2024)

Back in 2017, platforms like Facebook didn’t give data privacy as much attention as it does today. A year later, the GDPR rolled around and quickly became known as one of the most stringent, complex, and rigorous privacy protection law there is.  And just like that, Facebook and other tech giants were forced into rethinking…
Feb 21, 2024
Enhance Security with PCI DSS Gap Assessment

Enhance Security with PCI DSS Gap Assessment

Do you know that only 43% of PCI DSS requirements were met when a data breach was reported? The vulnerabilities that the threat actors used to gain access were covered under the specific PCI DSS sections. That tells us the importance of 100% complying with the PCI DSS. To make things streamlined and quick, the…
Feb 19, 2024
CISO tools

CISO Essentials: The Top 5 Tools You Can’t-Miss

The cost of cybercrime is expected to soar by 15% every year, reaching a whopping $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. The real concern now isn’t if a cyberattack will happen but when it will strike. So, how can you protect your organization from this looming threat as a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)? The key…
Feb 16, 2024
SOC 2 Policies and Procedures

Things You Need To Know About SOC 2 Policies and Procedures

Clear and Concise documentation is the key that unlocks doors to a successful SOC2 implementation. It is imperative to document the applicable SOC 2 policies and procedures for your organization. This includes the roadmap to SOC 2 certification, TSC, Gap analysis findings, implementation of policies, audit preparation, and more.  SOC 2 policies help organizations to…
Feb 16, 2024
SOC functions

10 Key SOC Functions You Must Be Aware Of

Security failures disrupt business workflow, contribute to system downtime, increase legal penalties due non-compliance, and result in loss of customer and reputation. It may take years to build brand image and reputation, but a single incident can sabotage it all.  Thankfully, SOC teams help businesses efficiently address these issues. Before we proceed, it is important…
Feb 14, 2024
soc 2 training

A Quick Guide to SOC 2 Training

SOC 2 is one of the most globally accepted frameworks to demonstrate your business’ approach toward the security and integrity of data. As a result, a SOC 2-compliant company is likely to crack more deals. The reason for that is simple: they can show their prospects that their business environments are safe. In this article,…
Feb 13, 2024