ISO 27004 Standard: Key to Evaluating Information Security
Most organizations are aware of the ISO 27001 standard that lists guidelines for establishing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Businesses implement ISMS controls and devise new policies to improve security posture. So, what does an ISO 27004 standard have to do with all this? Is it a subset or security requirement that…
Oct 11, 2024
How Access Reviews Improve Your Organization’s Data Security?
November 12, 2021. A former South Georgia Medical Center employee made an unauthorized copy of a patient’s private data before leaving the company. The center had to provide patients with free credit monitoring and identity restoration to compensate for the disgruntled ex-employee’s actions. While this is the case of a malicious insider, there are other…
Oct 11, 2024
10 Best ISO 27001 Compliance Software to Consider
Data security is one of the top areas of focus for companies this year. Implementing strong data security and compliance practices go a long way in helping them avoid operational disruptions or financial losses. ISO 27001 is one of the most common internationally recognized standards focusing on information security. The latest updates of ISO 27001…
Oct 11, 2024
How to create ISO 27001 Risk Treatment Plan? (Downloadable template)
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability, collectively known as the CIA triad, form the cornerstones of protecting information within the ISO 27001 framework. When a risk materializes, any or all of these elements can be compromised, leaving assets unprotected and objectives unmet. That is why a risk treatment plan (RTP) is central to ISO 27001. A well-structured…
Oct 11, 2024
Audit Readiness Assessment: All You Need to Know
In the year 2022 alone, data breaches cost businesses $4.35 million. Now, that’s a huge amount. We know that you don’t want your business to be on that list, and that’s why preparing to defend and protect against cybersecurity threats is paramount. But how do you ensure a reliable cybersecurity program is in place? By…
Oct 10, 2024
How to conduct a Cloud Security Assessment?
While 39% of organizations experienced a cloud data breach the previous year, 75% continued to host more than 40% of sensitive data on the cloud. As a CISO, you are always at the forefront of the battle between hosting data on the cloud and safeguarding data. The cloud has become the foundation of modern IT…
Oct 10, 2024