Month: October 2024

SOC 2 attestation

A Quick Guide to SOC 2 Attestation

Did you hear about the incident that happened with the dating app MeetMindful? Well, unfortunately, back in January 2021, they experienced a cybersecurity attack that resulted in the theft and leak of data belonging to over 2 million users. It’s quite alarming, as the hackers managed to get hold of sensitive information like users’ full…
Oct 08, 2024
TPRM Framework

Third-Party Risk Management Framework: Steps to Select

Over 80% of legal and compliance leaders stated that they discover third-party risks after the initial onboarding and due diligence. This indicates that traditional risk management methods fail to identify new and changing risks. As businesses grow,  including third-party vendors in their operations is not uncommon. While this expands their horizons, it also widens their…
Oct 08, 2024
NIST CSF Maturity Levels

A Quick Walk-Through of NIST CSF Maturity Levels and Models

Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty once said, “If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance.” And we firmly believe that, and we know you believe that too, as you are serious about implementing NIST CSF maturity levels. So, without beating around the bush, let’s dive in and understand NIST CSF maturity levels and…
Oct 07, 2024
CCPA Requirements

CCPA Compliance Requirements : Guide to California’s Data Privacy Law

GDPR was the first compliance law that mandated businesses to adopt processes and policies that aimed to protect the rights of users and ensure the integrity of their personal data. After GDPR, California’s CCPA was able to mandate businesses to adhere to its privacy law at scale.  CCPA – California Consumer Privacy Act is a…
Oct 07, 2024

What is PCI DSS Scope? (How to create one)

The PCI scope is a combination of identifying processes, people, and technologies that directly interact with or could otherwise influence the security of cardholder data (CHD). PCI scope states that your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) must meet all 12 requirements within the PCI Data Security Standard (DSS). Many organizations find it hard to understand PCI…
Oct 07, 2024
Top Risk Analysis Tools to Strengthen Your Strategy

Best Risk Analysis Tools in 2025

What is risk analysis? Quite the umbrella term, exposure to risk is a fact of life for every organization, from the smallest solo business proprietor to multinational giants. Risk involves everything from geopolitical developments and global inflation to scams and fraud targeting your company.  Structured risk management, for the vast majority of organizations, is either…
Oct 07, 2024