Companies today see the move to cyber risk management from the traditional risk avoidance approach as a strategic imperative. They are actively looking for methods to bypass the long-term costs of a security incident—loss of business, legal action and fines, etc. Cyber risk management platforms have the risk intelligence needed to uncover advanced risks and…
In the digital age, we are constantly juggling data privacy concerns. Emergence of new technologies and regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), means healthcare organizations must be vigilant in protecting patient information from unauthorized access or use. Encryption is a powerful tool that protects patient data at rest and in transit. …
Your strongest defences are only as effective as your employees enforcing them. Malicious actors often use weak practices as entry points for cyber attacks. Most of these are exploitable weaknesses such as weak passwords, shadow IT, and unguarded devices. This is where cybersecurity training can be the difference. It forms the initial layer of security….
A study by Gartner states that 75% of the world population will have its personal information covered under privacy regulations by 2024. The massive scale at which data is processed today and the growing reliance on technology underscore the pressing need for data security. Data regulations help establish guidelines for sensitive information protection and promote…
It’s 2023, and the world of information security (infosec) is a very different place than what it used to be. As a company owner, you have to become much more aware of the regulatory requirements. But achieving infosec compliance with these regulations isn’t easy; you need a plan that takes into account the latest trends…
Key Points Introduction The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect sensitive transaction data and keep it secure from cybersecurity threats. The PCI SSC is an independent organization founded in 2006 by major payment card companies like American Express, MasterCard, Visa, JCB International,…