Difference Between NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171
If you’re a government contractor, the burden of demonstrating compliance and implementing certain mandatory resource requirements may seem overwhelming. You’re certainly not alone in this. Organizations that process government contractors are often mandated to become compliant with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171 among NIST CSF, but which one of the two should your organization become compliant…
Sep 27, 2024
ISO 27001 Business Continuity (Annex A. 17 Explained)
In modern businesses, data and connectivity reign supreme and are considered the foundation that paves the path to success. Even the tiniest organizations rely heavily on technology, making any disruption a potential nightmare. To highlight this, according to Datto, a mere hour of downtime can cripple small businesses with a cost of $10,000. For larger…
Sep 27, 2024
Cybersecurity Framework: All You Need To Know
Hackers are becoming increasingly creative. They now use sophisticated wares to access and steal sensitive information. Cloud intrusions have increased by 75% while 72% organisations have faced ransomware attacks highlighting the urgent need for cybersecurity defenses. The financial impact of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025! These cybersecurity trends show that regardless…
Sep 27, 2024
HIPAA Requirements: Ensuring Patient Privacy and Data Security
HIPAA requirements sets the national standard for the protection of sensitive identifiable health information. As a healthcare service provider, HIPAA compliance is mandatory as it demonstrates that your organization is aligned with the privacy rule, security rule, and other infosec standards. The penalties for HIPAA non-compliance are severe. When we say severe, it is not…
Sep 26, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to HIPAA Compliance Audit
Whether you are a covered entity or a business associate, receiving a communique from the Office of Civil Rights can be stressful. Hearing from the enforcing authority of HIPAA, one of the most stringent healthcare regulations in the world, sure isn’t what your dreams are made of. But on the off chance you do get…
Sep 25, 2024
How to Make Your Existing Gmail Account HIPAA Compliant
If there’s one group of people who are constantly under attack from phishers, it’s healthcare providers. Doctors, nurses, or employees who use Gmail to share sensitive data are more likely than others to have their sensitive data compromised. To protect your business from being non-compliant with federal HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) law,…
Sep 25, 2024