Drata VS Vanta: Compare All Differences
It’s hard to find conversations about security compliance platforms that Drata and Vanta are not a part of—and for good reason. Both have carved out strong reputations as being reliable, feature-rich software, but they cater to different needs and priorities. And while it’s natural to gravitate towards them, understanding what your business really needs is…
Oct 04, 2024
Vulnerability to Vigilance: The importance of Security Configuration Management
In an incident, an Amazon S3 bucket containing 1.5 million files was leaked due to a misconfiguration. It comprised sensitive data such as national ID numbers, employee PII, etc. Data breaches due to misconfigurations are common, and 80% of ransomware attacks are also attributed to misconfigurations. Misconfigurations are unintentional and common but have a devastating…
Oct 04, 2024
A Brief Comparison Between PII vs. PHI vs. PCI
The protection of personal information is becoming critical for businesses worldwide in an increasingly digital world where customer data is acquired at multiple touchpoints. Global privacy laws mandate the protection of three main categories of personal data: Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Payment Card Industry (PCI) data, and Protected Health Information (PHI). The acronyms PII, PCI,…
Oct 04, 2024
HITRUST Compliance: A Complete Guide
For healthcare companies, obtaining certification from HITRUST (Health Information Trust Alliance) isn’t just about ticking a compliance box—it’s a commitment to establishing a robust standard for data protection. According to a HIMSS survey, a significant 81% of US hospitals and health systems, along with 83% of health plans, have chosen HITRUST as their primary framework…
Oct 04, 2024
HIPAA Compliance Officer Job Role and Responsibilities
In May 2017, hospitals across the U.K and U.S were forced to halt their operations for a few hours. Medical devices, systems, and other infrastructures were rendered inaccessible after having been hit by a series of crypto-ransomware named WannaCry. It delayed surgeries, cancelled appointments, and put the sensitive data of thousands of patients at risk. …
Oct 04, 2024
Difference between ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 [2024]
ISO 27001 is an information security compliance framework designed to help businesses deploy information management security systems (ISMS) to protect sensitive information. But how does ISO 9001 fit into this? If it does work? Should you get it? And what if you are already ISO 27001 compliant? What would the addon look like? In this…
Oct 04, 2024