Author: Payal Wadhwa

Payal is your friendly neighborhood compliance whiz! She turns perplexing compliance lingo into actionable advice about keeping your digital business safe and savvy. When she isn’t saving virtual worlds, she’s penning down poetic musings or lighting up local open mics. Cyber savvy by day, poet by night!

What is FISMA Compliance – 7 FISMA Compliance Checklist

2015 saw one of the most notable data breaches related to the U.S. government. Hackers had gained access to 22.1 million records of federal employees from the US. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), including sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, addresses, etc. The breach led to incidents of identity theft and national security risks—all…
Nov 05, 2024

An Ultimate Guide to Compliance Workflow

Ask a compliance professional, and you will know, time is of the essence. As businesses strive to navigate the compliance space, a well-designed compliance workflow acts as a strategic compass. The rising complexity of regulations however demand speed and efficiency and that’s why businesses are turning to automation. The global compliance software market that aids…
Nov 01, 2024

Information Assurance vs Cybersecurity: Differences & Similarities

Information assurance and cybersecurity are terms that find their way into every general discussion about data protection. Both disciplines protect information from being misused, destroyed, modified, or lost. However, the two terms have some significant differences that security teams and founders must note. Understanding the nuances of both disciplines is crucial for organizations to build…
Nov 01, 2024

Security Intelligence – What is the Role of Intelligence in Security

“2024 will be a year of deception and a busy year for cybercriminals,” says Charles Henderson, the global head of IBM X-force.  As AI-powered attacks come rolling, predictions and protection will become more crucial than ever. Organizations will need threat and attack predictions at a large scale to secure their infrastructure from the challenges that…
Nov 01, 2024

What is NIST CSF 2.0: Everything You Need to Know

The NIST CSF 2.0 has received its long-awaited update six years after the previous version. With generative AI and other threats becoming more rampant, the US government has required implementing a framework that better addresses cybersecurity challenges for the private sector. The update has unveiled some meaningful changes and has received positive reactions from the…
Nov 01, 2024

How to perform Compliance Gap Analysis?

When it comes to compliance, starting off on the right foot requires surveying your present conditions. It has a defining impact on how fast companies get to the audit-ready phase and reap the benefits of certification. Chief compliance officers see compliance gap analysis as a guiding method to steering their compliance efforts. Conducting a thorough…
Oct 31, 2024