ISO 27001 Risk Assessment & Management
Risk assessment and management is a critical step in your ISO 27001 certification journey. An organization-wide risk assessment, in fact, is the central focus of ISO 27001. The information security standard helps to protect an organization’s information assets by identifying the risks and protecting them by deploying relevant security controls and measures. In this article,…
Sep 22, 2024
Risk Management Benefits: Why it is Key to Long-Term Success
Risk in IT is like quicksand—deceptively stable on the surface, but one wrong step can pull you into a struggle for survival. Every business decision impacts your risk posture, and thus, managing them with precision is your key to long term success. In this article, we explore why having an effective risk management plan is…
Sep 22, 2024
From Data to Defense: How Cyber Threat Intelligence Feeds work?
In an unexpected turn of events, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking tour faced a challenge off-stage. While fans celebrated the musical spectacle, cybercriminals were orchestrating their own performance behind the scenes. Reports emerged of a massive data breach affecting millions of customers, with sensitive information potentially exposed on illicit online marketplaces. This incident highlights a growing concern:…
Sep 22, 2024
What Is PHI in HIPAA: 18 Identifiers With Examples (2024)
Protected Health Information (PHI) is any personal or medical information that can be used to identify a patient or their medical history. HIPAA’s Privacy Rules sets the standards on how PHI can be used and transmitted by while protecting patients’ privacy. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) also classifies those attributes as PHI that…
Sep 21, 2024
Top Cybersecurity Tips for Employees: Safeguarding Your Digital Environment
Hackers are constantly targeting employees to get their hands on sensitive data. It is important for companies to be up-to-date on the latest threats while taking steps to create cybersecurity awareness among all employees. As per IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index, human error is part of more than 95% of security breaches. A few cyber…
Sep 21, 2024
How to Prepare a PCI DSS Report (All You Need to Know)
If you accept debit or credit cards, you must achieve and maintain PCI Security Standards Council compliance. Any service provider that has the potential to affect the payment security of card transactions is also subject to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The PCI report is a cornerstone of this effort, providing an…
Sep 21, 2024