SaaS Security: Ensuring Compliance and Protection in the Cloud
SaaS (Software as a Service) has been among the most popular and thriving industries since the dot-com bubble. Many businesses, from retail to even the seafood industry, rely on various SaaS applications to manage different tasks. Yet, like any technology, SaaS also comes with its potential security risks. 55% of SaaS businesses have faced security…
Oct 06, 2024
SOC 2 Type 2 Report: A Guide to Security Assurance
As an organization working with sensitive customer data, you would agree that security is paramount. Besides, potential enterprise customers will need assurances that you have systems and controls to safeguard their information. One way to provide this assurance is through a SOC 2 Type 2 Report. A SOC 2 Type 2 report is not a…
Oct 05, 2024
Security Assessment: Key Types and How to Get Started
Hackers today are constantly upgrading and using advanced techniques to exploit weaknesses and get their hands on data. As a CISO or founder, it is your responsibility to proactively develop countermeasures and protect your organization. The agility to respond however, comes with the understanding of your deficiencies. And that’s where security assessments come in. Security…
Oct 04, 2024
Top 10 Cyber Insurance Companies
Cyber insurance offers much more than protection alone. It covers expenses for things like, legal and investigative services, crisis communication and even compensation for those affected. For some companies, the absence of this coverage has meant shutting operations completely following a breach. As global tensions rise, with various conflicts like Russia-Ukraine, Palestine-Israel, insurers are rethinking “acts of war”…
Oct 04, 2024
SOC 2 Bridge Letter Duration & Importance
Say your SOC 2 report expired yesterday but the customer’s financial reporting period extends beyond the validity. Does it imply a weak security posture in the gap period or lost compliance status? Definitely not. But your clients will need some kind of solid document in the absence of an audited assurance. Enter SOC 2 Bridge…
Oct 03, 2024
Continuous Monitoring: Improving Security and Compliance
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” In today’s world of cyber threats, this adage rings especially true. And a study by Accenture revealed that 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, yet only 14% of them are ready to protect themselves. In these challenging times, there’s a growing…
Oct 02, 2024