What are HITRUST Controls List & Requirements?
HITRUST is widely recognized as a go-to framework by experts. It’s known to be one of the most comprehensive frameworks in structure, comprising 14 Control Categories, 19 Domains, 49 Control Objectives, 156 Control References, and 3 Implementation Levels. With such complexity, achieving compliance with HITRUST is no small feat. In this article, we’ll explore the…
Oct 14, 2024
Business Continuity vs Disaster Recovery – All You Need to Know
In today’s dynamic business environment, it is vital to have strategies to mitigate the consequences of potential disasters. One such example is the impact of COVID-19. When the pandemic hit, 200,000 businesses in the United States were forced to shut down because they were not equipped to sustain their operations. This showcases the significance of…
Oct 13, 2024
Building A GRC Team: Roles And Responsibilities
To implement GRC, an organization’s key stakeholders need to appoint a GRC team to discuss its business goals, operations, expectations, and roles and responsibilities. In this blog, we’ll discuss the basics of a GRC team, its roles and responsibilities, and its importance. TL;DR The key roles of the GRC team include the board of directors,…
Oct 12, 2024
10 Best CASB Solutions for Enhanced Cloud Security
The pre-cloud architecture allowed for on-premise hosting of data and applications. Organizations traditionally deployed several single solutions, such as Virtual Private networks (VPNs), Data loss prevention tools (DLPs), firewalls, etc., to address unique security challenges. However, as data started residing in multi-cloud environments, with each cloud service provider having its own policies, there arose a…
Oct 12, 2024
Ensuring GDPR Compliance for Your Startup
“Startups are focused on acquiring customers and getting investment, and whilst they probably “should” care about data protection, they always have other priorities which are more pressing and urgent.” – Anthony Rose, CEO, SeedLegals It’s true that, as a startup, your main focus should be on your customers and funding. Compliance is not one of…
Oct 12, 2024
How to Perform a HIPAA Risk Assessment to Stay Compliant?
The HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) provides direction to healthcare entities to implement safeguards for the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information (ePHI) and ensure HIPAA compliance. However, the first crucial step in this direction is to conduct a HIPAA risk assessment, which identifies critical risks and security loopholes. Risk assessment helps…
Oct 12, 2024