How to Implement Effective Cloud Governance for Your Business
A survey from HashiCorp found that nearly 90% of companies have gone multi-cloud. This figure is testament not only to the cloud’s popularity, but also demonstrates the urgency of establishing firm policies on cloud governance. Implementing cloud governance, however, is easier said than done. It comes with a set of challenges and intricacies. Let us…
Sep 29, 2024
How HIPAA Law Impacts Patient Data Privacy and Security?
The healthcare industry is a complex world. With doctors, clinics, service providers, patients, and more, running everything smoothly can get messy without regulations. HIPAA law aims to uncomplicate a number of issues around this industry. In this article, you will learn what HIPAA law is, what constitutes this law, who should follow it, and what…
Sep 29, 2024
ISO 27001 Audit Checklist (5 Easy Steps)
Preparing for an ISO 27001 audit can feel chaotic. You’re left rushing through control tests, patching gaps, and frantically ensuring that each control effectively maps to ISO/IEC 27001 requirements and business context. Navigating this chaos without an ISO 27001 audit checklist that outlines the right steps, is like playing the game of whack-a-mole, where you…
Sep 25, 2024
PCI DSS Compliance: Complete Guide
As a founder of a business that processes online transactions, PCI compliance is mandatory, irrespective of the size and type of your organization. Compliance must be maintained year-round and validated annually, as required by credit card companies and outlined in network agreements. The PCI Standards Council (SSC) develops and maintains these standards to secure payment…
Sep 23, 2024
Risk Management Benefits: Why it is Key to Long-Term Success
Risk in IT is like quicksand—deceptively stable on the surface, but one wrong step can pull you into a struggle for survival. Every business decision impacts your risk posture, and thus, managing them with precision is your key to long term success. In this article, we explore why having an effective risk management plan is…
Sep 22, 2024
ISO 27001:2022 Annex A: The New Security Controls
The world of information security never stands still, nor does ISO/IEC 27001. On October 25, 2022, this crucial standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) got a major overhaul. ISO 27001, an international compliance standard that helps organizations manage their information security management systems (ISMS) undergoes a systematic review every five years. The update to…
Sep 20, 2024