HIPAA Release Form: Key to Legal and Secure Data Sharing
According to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA-compliant covered entities and their business associates can release and utilize protected health information (PHI) for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations without an individual’s consent. However, in all situations, when such private information has to be revealed, it should be in accordance with the HIPAA minimum necessary…
Oct 16, 2024
What Includes in Compliance Automation Tools ? How to Choose
Financial penalties for security breaches are fairly common these days. Organizations acknowledge that the root cause of compliance violations is due to lack of visibility in their compliance posture. And, automating the business compliance process is the need of the hour. This article aims to give you an overview of what a compliance automation tool…
Oct 16, 2024
SOC 2 Trust Service Principles – Detailed Guide
One of the first decisions you would make after deciding to get SOC 2 compliant is selecting the SOC 2 Trust Service Principles for your audit. The SOC 2 Principles, also called the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, form the foundation on which the entire scope, process, and audit of the framework is built. It…
Oct 16, 2024
How to write a VAPT report?
Leveraging data and data driven insights helps organizations improve their security and drive success. Data awareness empowers security teams to identify early signs of compromise, respond promptly, and tighten internal controls for the future. Vulnerability assessment and Penetration testing reports or VAPT reports, among other data sources, are crucial for gaining this situational awareness. The…
Oct 16, 2024
What is PCI DSS Network Segmentation? (Quick Guide)
With cybersecurity threats becoming ubiquitous, network segmentation makes for an effective way for cloud-hosted companies that processes payment card data to secure access to sensitive cardholders’ data. While the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) doesn’t mandate it, network segmentation allows organizations to prioritize and focus their security efforts by segmenting and isolating…
Oct 16, 2024
NIST Asset Management Beginners Guide
The biggest challenge that large organizations face is the handling of resources. This can include everything from computers, mobile devices, and other endpoint devices to operating systems, applications, data, and networks. Not knowing where each asset is or knowing how they function can prove problematic. Even more so when all of this is handled with…
Oct 16, 2024