Author: Gowsika

Gowsika is an avid reader and storyteller who untangles the knotty world of compliance and cybersecurity with a dash of charming wit! While she’s not decoding cryptic compliance jargon, she’s oceanside, melody in ears, pondering life’s big (and small) questions. Your guide through cyber jungles, with a serene soul and a sharp pen!
How to Create a Vendor Management Policy (+Download Free Template)

How to Create a Vendor Management Policy? [Template]

While framing the risk management module, organizations often overlook the importance of vendor management. At some point, cyber threat actors try to exploit and gain access to your sensitive data through the vulnerabilities of third-party vendor systems. So, it is crucial to understand how vendors and third-party organizations handle your data.  How can a vendor…
Mar 21, 2024
PCI Penetration Testing

What is PCI Penetration Testing and How it Works + Downloadable Template

For every lock, there is someone out there trying to pick it and break in. – David Bernstein.  We check our home’s lock twice before leaving. Do you ensure the same thing in maintaining your customer data? Yes, we are talking about the PCI penetration testing. Organizations that store, process, and handle credit cards and…
Mar 08, 2024
Everything you need to know about SaaS GRC 

Everything you need to know about SaaS GRC 

According to a recent study by Deloitte, 40% of organizations plan to invest in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions or upgrade their existing implementation. This demonstrates the rising demand for agile solutions specifically designed for today’s dynamic business environments. Crafted to fit Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, modern GRC solutions leverage technology to…
Feb 29, 2024
Enhance Security with PCI DSS Gap Assessment

Enhance Security with PCI DSS Gap Assessment

Do you know that only 43% of PCI DSS requirements were met when a data breach was reported? The vulnerabilities that the threat actors used to gain access were covered under the specific PCI DSS sections. That tells us the importance of 100% complying with the PCI DSS. To make things streamlined and quick, the…
Feb 19, 2024
SOC 2 Policies and Procedures

Things You Need To Know About SOC 2 Policies and Procedures

Clear and Concise documentation is the key that unlocks doors to a successful SOC2 implementation. It is imperative to document the applicable SOC 2 policies and procedures for your organization. This includes the roadmap to SOC 2 certification, TSC, Gap analysis findings, implementation of policies, audit preparation, and more.  SOC 2 policies help organizations to…
Feb 16, 2024
Why SOC 2 for SaaS Companies is the Need of the Hour

Why SOC 2 for SaaS Companies is the Need of the Hour

$4.87 million! That’s the average cost of a cloud-based data breach with a lifecycle of over 200 days. With a cyber attack happening every 39 seconds, cybersecurity has become a widely debated subject, with security, compliance, and risk management as the top priorities going forward. That’s where SOC 2 comes in. A SOC 2 SaaS…
Feb 08, 2024