Month: November 2024

The Complete Guide To Identity And Access Management

In 2023, 83% of organizations experienced at least one identity-related data breach, according to the Defined Security Alliance. These incidents—ranging from unauthorized access to stolen credentials—cost companies millions and eroded customer trust.  This tells us how crucial it is to have a well-defined Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy. IAM is a collection of procedures,…
Nov 04, 2024
GDPR compliance cost

​​Compliance Q&A: How much does GDPR compliance cost?

Does GDPR seem like a jigsaw puzzle?We know it can get confusing, but it’s a high-stakes game, and a missing piece can lead to losses of millions of dollars and heavy sanctions.  The latest €1.2 billion fine handed down to Meta by the Irish Data Protection Commissioner is a prime example. High-profile fines like those…
Nov 01, 2024
Data Privacy Frameworks

Top 3 Data Privacy Frameworks Explained

Navigating data privacy regulations can indeed be daunting for most organizations. Government authorities are now imposing more fines for privacy law violations as tech giants increasingly misuse their monopoly status to their advantage. The recent congressional hearings where Meta, TikTok, X, Snap on privacy policy and data security are a sign of things to come….
Nov 01, 2024

An Ultimate Guide to Compliance Workflow

Ask a compliance professional, and you will know, time is of the essence. As businesses strive to navigate the compliance space, a well-designed compliance workflow acts as a strategic compass. The rising complexity of regulations however demand speed and efficiency and that’s why businesses are turning to automation. The global compliance software market that aids…
Nov 01, 2024

EU Data Act 2023 Explained: How to Prepare for it ?

By 2025, transmission of 180 Zettabytes of data is projected within the EU. For context, 11 trillion gigabytes make 1 zettabyte. While GDPR does what it does best to protect the privacy and integrity of user data, the need for a regulation purpose built to cater to the age of IoT(Internet of Things) and cloud computing…
Nov 01, 2024
Information Assurance vs Cybersecurity

Information Assurance vs Cybersecurity: Differences & Similarities

Information assurance and cybersecurity are terms that find their way into every general discussion about data protection. Both disciplines protect information from being misused, destroyed, modified, or lost. However, the two terms have some significant differences that security teams and founders must note. Understanding the nuances of both disciplines is crucial for organizations to build…
Nov 01, 2024