If you run a SaaS business and want to target mid-market or enterprise customers, you are going to be asked about the security posture of your company at one point or another. You may try to pass through them by answering security questionnaires but when your sales deal is stuck and cannot move forward because…
Information security is becoming a growing concern for cloud-hosted companies and the organizations are under constant pressure to meet the standard regulatory requirements. Understanding the differences between HITRUST vs SOC 2, although both HITRUST and SOC 2 compliance are industry-recognized certifications, will help cloud-hosted companies demonstrate privacy, security, and quality practices. TL;DR: The HITRUST certifications…
Key Points Introduction The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect sensitive transaction data and keep it secure from cybersecurity threats. The PCI SSC is an independent organization founded in 2006 by major payment card companies like American Express, MasterCard, Visa, JCB International,…
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) aims to safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) from theft and fraud. Not just doctors and nurses but anybody who handles medical records should undergo HIPAA training to be conversant with its requirements. Companies should conduct general awareness and role-specific HIPAA training programs. Should a breach…
Key Points Introduction The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the core of the European Union’s digital privacy legislation. The regulation was introduced to govern how cloud-hosted companies process personal data such as name, address, email id, credit card number, etc. of EU citizens and residents. But exactly who does GDPR apply to? Does it…
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Introduction Looking for answers to questions like who does HIPAA apply to? Or whether HIPAA applies to you and your employees? The answers to these questions simply depend on whether your cloud-hosted company meets the criteria of HIPAA compliance. HIPAA, also known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a US Federal…
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