Nist Implementation Tiers 101: All you need to know
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) is one of the most helpful and adaptable frameworks for organizations looking to effectively manage cybersecurity risk. The framework is designed on the basis that it remains flexible and adaptable for companies of all sizes. It brings policy, business processes, and technology within a…
Oct 01, 2024
Internal Control Deficiencies – How to Evaluate Effectively
Strong internal controls are at the core of a successful cybersecurity program. They are the cornerstone of a business’s operational health and key to achieving a swift compliance certifications. Organizations today, therefore, see assessing internal control deficiencies as a crucial exercise to managing high-level business risks and maintaining competitive edge. More often than not, internal…
Oct 01, 2024
What is PCI Compliance Attestation [How to Prepare Yourself]
Businesses navigating the world of payment card transactions must undertake an essential journey—one that leads them to a PCI compliance attestation. In the card payment industry, data security and compliance take center stage. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a leading compliance standard that transcends a mere checklist of items and becomes…
Oct 01, 2024
A Guide to ISO 27003 and the ISMS Implementation Process
The ISO 27000 family of standards is an internationally recognized set of guidelines to help organizations implement, improve, or certify their information security. ISO /IEC 27001 is the central standard on which a number of supporting standards are outlined – such as ISO 27003. In this article, we discuss what ISO 27003 is, its importance,…
Oct 01, 2024
HIPAA Compliant Database: How to Automate the Process
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law launched in the United States of America in 1996 to protect the PHI & ePHI of its citizens and residents from being misused and abused and prevent healthcare fraud. Becoming HIPAA compliant takes work, especially if you go the DIY route. Storing and…
Oct 01, 2024
Enterprise Risk Management: A Strategic Approach to Managing Risk
As companies grow, so do their operational complexity, customer bases, and the amount of data they process on a daily basis. These bring in unprecedented risks—enterprises need to process a larger amount of data, disclose and uphold data subject rights, and keep all of this data safe from internal and external threats. This means their…
Oct 01, 2024