Author: Anwita

Anwita is a cybersecurity enthusiast and veteran blogger all rolled into one. Her love for everything cybersecurity started her journey into the world compliance. With multiple certifications on cybersecurity under her belt, she aims to simplify complex security related topics for all audiences. She loves to read nonfiction, listen to progressive rock, and watches sitcoms on the weekends.

Healthcare Data Breach Statistics: HIPAA Violation Cases and Preventive Measures in 2024

In October 2021, a Japanese hospital had to shut down operations for almost two months because hackers disabled their malware detection system, accessed sensitive medical data of 85,000 patients, and held them to ransom. While this made headlines, it is not an isolated incident. Healthcare services have consistently topped the charts for breaches, recovery costs,…
Jan 21, 2025

CMMC Compliance Templates [Download Free Policies]

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is one of the most stringent models for conducting security assessments. Its detailed documentation requirement may feel complex and overwhelming, especially to small contractors. This is because writing policies from scratch is one of the most time-intensive, confusing, and manual work-heavy tasks.  This is where pre-built CMMC compliance templates…
Jan 21, 2025

Addressing HIPAA Concerns for AI Tools: What You Need To Know

As artificial intelligence rapidly proliferates into every aspect of technology, it will bring endless possibilities and conveniences never imagined.  While these possibilities aid medical staff and patients with speed and accuracy that exceed human capabilities, they also present new risks and realities. This particularly holds true when dealing with sensitive medical records that fall within…
Jan 21, 2025
vanta alternatives

Top 6 Vanta Competitors & Alternatives – Detailed Comparison

If you are looking for a compliance and security automation solution, in all probability, you considered Vanta. Being the first to enter this space, they boast an impressive list of customers. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better – with more competitors offering the same and often better features, your search for the best solution should…
Jan 20, 2025
CMMC Compliance

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Compliance Guide

Your organization’s data is perhaps your most valuable asset. Protecting its security, confidentiality, and integrity is key to keeping your organization safe. This need to preserve information gets even more pronounced when you work with the Department of Defense (DoD), the United States of America, which values Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Compliance. The CMMC…
Jan 18, 2025
ERM software

10 Best ERM Software Review

Back in August 2021, fast food giant KFC failed to meet their meat demands and had to take down menu items due to supply chain disruptions. In 2018, they shut down 900 UK outlets after delivery issues – all due to poor risk visibility. While such incidents cannot be fully avoided, it can be minimized…
Jan 16, 2025