Information Security Compliance

What is Information Security Compliance and why is it important

We all benefit from living in a connected world, from people using social media to remain in touch with distant family members to corporations reaping the benefits of remote working. Although connectivity is excellent and has many benefits, it also brings in vulnerabilities. Most businesses that handle sensitive data become the subject of cyberattacks. Organizations…

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Security Audit Checklist – 2024 Guide

IT is now fully integrated into business functions, and while this integration is a boon, it can quickly become the first piece of the domino effect that could cause a significant crash when left unchecked. Security audits are designed to monitor and repair the IT infrastructure to achieve optimum efficiency.  An information security audit checklist…

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7 Best PCI DSS Auditors in 2024

A PCI audit is a thorough examination of a merchant’s compliance with PCI DSS requirements and is done by PCI DSS auditors. It includes numerous individual controls or safeguards for protecting cardholder information (such as the primary account number, CAV/CID/CVC2/CVV2, and other types), as well as systems that interact with payment processing. To conduct an…

A complete guide to conducting effective vendor reviews
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A complete guide to conducting effective vendor reviews

When you use a SaaS product or platform, you’re not only using it to support your organization’s function, you are placing your confidence in that business to keep communication, reports, strategy, and other sensitive data about your business in a secure state. Many customers assume that the data is held safely, but it is the…

Best Practices for Developing a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

Best Practices for Developing a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

The significance of cybersecurity is growing. The world now depends on technology more than ever before, and there are no signs that indicate a possible reversal. Organizations can no longer exclusively rely on standard cybersecurity solutions like firewalls and antivirus software. Hackers are consistently improving their strategies and are now able to easily penetrate traditional…

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What is a HIPAA Authorization and How Does it Work?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that mandates the development of international guidelines to safeguard sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s knowledge or agreement.  What is HIPAA authorization? A HIPAA authorization is permission from a person that allows a covered entity or business…

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