Month: September 2024

HIPAA consent form

Why HIPAA Consent Form Is Required (Free Template)

Healthcare practices and research centers access, transmit and store patient data. This information is legally protected by the Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA). The HIPAA consent form ensures patients and health facilities are contractually obligated to their rights and responsibilities. This article discusses what a HIPAA consent form is, what it contains, and…
Sep 13, 2024
ISO 27001 Audit

ISO 27001 Audit: How to Conduct Successful Audit?

SaaS businesses need to inspire confidence and trust about how they manage and establish data security to clock continued growth. And the best way to build such trust is by gaining independent and internationally-recognized accreditations for your security controls. The ISO 2700 certification is one of the most recognized international security standards. It demonstrates your…
Sep 13, 2024
Benefits Of ERM

Top 10 Benefits Of ERM (Enterprise Risk Management)

With 70% of organizations operating from the cloud and statistics validating that no industry is immune to security risks, ERM has become a must-have for enterprises, if not essential.  Enterprise risk management forms the crux of a scaling business as it is directly connected to organizational goals. It integrates all kinds of risks faced by…
Sep 13, 2024
GRC requirements

GRC Requirements 101: A Complete Checklist for Success

GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) has existed for over a decade, and we have collectively witnessed the transition from siloed, disconnected processes to integrated GRC frameworks. Yet, new professionals entering the GRC domain still struggle with a common challenge—a daunting feeling of being unable to comprehend the breadth of the field, feeling intimidated by knowledge…
Sep 13, 2024
NIST 800-53

NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: The Ultimate Guide

A recent study revealed that cyber attacks cost businesses a staggering $4.45 million annually. To combat this, an executive order was recently signed, which mandated agencies to manage cybersecurity risks effectively.  This reinforced the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014, giving birth to the NIST cybersecurity framework 800-53.  In this blog, we provide…
Sep 13, 2024
Examples of HIPAA Violations

List of Examples of HIPAA Violations

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that the U.S. passed in 1996 for the healthcare industry. Its main aim is to protect the privacy and security of a patient’s health information.  HIPAA has two main rules: the privacy rule and the security rule. The security rule enforces the privacy rule…
Sep 13, 2024