GDPR Certification: Step by Step Guide
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) hasn’t just shaken up data privacy in Europe – it’s become a global trendsetter. Its influence has rippled across the world, inspiring similar laws and raising the bar for data protection everywhere. Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) and India’s proposed Personal Data Protection Bill share…
Sep 14, 2024
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Essential Practices for Protection
In October 2021, a Japanese hospital was forced to shut down operations for months. Malicious actors encrypted medical data of 85,000 patients and threatened to leak it unless ransom was paid. This is not an isolated incident – businesses depend on the cloud to accelerate workflow but don’t secure it unless an incident occurs. Cybercriminals…
Sep 14, 2024
HIPAA Compliance for Software – How to Get Compliant Certification
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US federal law that mandates healthcare organizations, including their vendors, with access to PHI to implement standard best practices to protect patient data (such as medical records) and other personal health information. This law extends to cloud-hosted tech firms that use software applications to process…
Sep 14, 2024
NIST Risk Assessment: Identifying and Managing Security Risks
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is considered the gold standard for data security among US federal agencies. The framework enables you to strengthen your security posture by implementing strong security measures to safeguard sensitive data. Companies aren’t mandated to become NIST-certified. However, companies that fall under the federal information systems must be…
Sep 14, 2024
What is a HIPAA Identifier and How is it Used?
“Identify theft is not a joke, Jim. Millions of families suffer every year.” – Dwight Schrute. Remember this iconic line from The Office? While the TV show meant to ridicule his social awkwardness, this statement is very true in real life. Patient health information is valuable in the black market and can be used to…
Sep 13, 2024
SOC for Cybersecurity: Requirements, Report, & Examination
A growing concern for service and non-service organizations alike is the increasing threat to data. With an increase in cloud exploitation by 95% businesses are under pressure to take adequate measures against malicious actors. One way to demonstrate their seriousness toward security is through a globally accepted framework like SOC for cybersecurity. In this article,…
Sep 13, 2024