A Practical Guide to Vulnerability Management
Equifax breach in 2017: attackers exploited a known but unpatched Apache Struts vulnerability, ultimately exposing the personal data of over 140 million people. This incident began with a single, overlooked weakness, illustrating how most breaches start with something known but unfixed. Without a systematic approach to identifying, prioritizing, and patching vulnerabilities, security gaps can quietly…
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May 29, 2025
Compliance Audit: Types, Detailed Process, & Best Practices
Negligence in cybersecurity costs more than regulatory fines. It erodes your customer’s trust. This is precisely why most regulatory bodies, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), recommend a thorough compliance audit—aptly put, an assessment of your company’s first line of defense. …
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May 29, 2025
Top 7 Audit Management Software In 2025
Audits aren’t just time-consuming, they’re exhausting. Many growing companies treat audits like a one-time scramble, rather than a repeatable process. The cost equals slower audits, higher stress, and increased exposure. Hence, the need for audit management software to turn scattered efforts into a streamlined, scalable system you can rely on. We’ve evaluated the seven most…
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May 29, 2025
Compliance Operations: Key Functions, Roles & Responsibilities
Fines, lawsuits, and probably some seriously bad press; that’s what’s on the line when compliance operations fall through the cracks. Without it, cyber threats slip through, data gets exposed, teams go off the rails, and regulators come knocking. But here’s the thing: compliance doesn’t have to be a bottleneck. Done right, it’s a competitive edge….
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May 14, 2025
Stakeholder Alignment in Cybersecurity: Conflicts, Confusions & Implications
Cybersecurity doesn’t just need more money; it needs better direction. Misaligned priorities cost more than tight budgets ever will. Despite increased involvement from executives and boards, many cybersecurity teams still struggle to communicate risk in business terms. Misalignment persists between CISOs and CFOs, in terms of compliance and strategy, and between the reality of market…
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May 08, 2025
Sprinto vs AuditBoard: Detailed Feature Review
Compliance platforms are supposed to make audits easier, faster, and less time-consuming. However, with so many options available, it is important to evaluate which ones truly meet those goals. In this comparison, we examine Sprinto and AuditBoard, two widely used platforms, to examine their features and how they address compliance management needs. We’ll explore how…
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Apr 23, 2025