Month: September 2024

Risk Management Process Top 5 Steps For 2024

How to Implement an Effective Risk Management Process

Risk management should be a key focus for any project. Whether it’s stakeholder misalignment or sudden regulatory changes—no project is completely safe from risk.  Ignoring risks can result in all sorts of unpleasant setbacks and may lead to unacceptable outcomes. An example would be an organization’s vulnerability to cyber-attacks. How can you address the problem?…
Sep 13, 2024
The Fundamentals of Designing an Effective Cybersecurity Policy

List of 7 Cybersecurity Policies

Cybercrimes and threats have become so prevalent that almost everyone knows of at least one such incident. A recent study suggests that cybercrime will cost the world an estimated 10.5 Trillion annually by 2025, putting cybersecurity in the same conversation as the world’s biggest economies. But what exactly is cybersecurity, and why is it so…
Sep 12, 2024
HIPAA compliant text messaging

How to raise HIPAA Compliant in Text Messaging

Healthcare service providers regularly access or communicate protected health information (PHI) between themselves or healthcare workers. An efficient and convenient way to communicate is through text messages. While it offers speed and accessibility, it is not always secure and susceptible to a breach incident. PHI handlers must find a way to balance convenience and security….
Sep 12, 2024
What is Incident Management Policy

Incident Management Policy – Download Free Template

Security incidents are inevitable. That doesn’t mean businesses can’t minimize the impact of these incidents soundly. Companies must be ready to respond effectively to cyber incidents to restore critical business functions. The best way to be fully prepared for incidents is by having a detailed incident management policy ready for reference. What exactly is this…
Sep 12, 2024
soc 2 vs iso 27001

SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which Security Standard is Right for You?

SOC 2 and ISO 27001 have been the most common contenders in the compliance landscape, and many companies ask us which one they need. Is one better than the other? The answer depends on a number of aspects and can vary depending on what you’re looking for. Read on to understand the differences and similarities…
Sep 12, 2024
Risk Monitoring

Risk Monitoring: From Reactive To Proactive

Imagine you’re the captain of a ship, and you spot a massive iceberg on your way ahead. Do you change course or hope for the best? How did you spot the iceberg in the first place? Gone are the days of manual monitoring, like on the Titanic; icebergs are now spotted with satellite imagery, aerial…
Sep 12, 2024