How To Conduct A SOC 2 Audit Self-Assessment?
Getting SOC 2 compliance is fast becoming critical, even for early-stage startups, to prevent potential loss of business. It’s now a matter of when to get your SOC 2 more than why should you. Be that as it may, prepping for SOC 2 can be time-consuming. In that context, as you go through the rigmaroles…
Oct 10, 2024
HIPAA-Compliant Data Storage Requirements
Healthcare data storage requires stringent rules and protocols given the sensitivity of the patient health information they deal with. The United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), therefore, defines the general guidelines on best practices for storing and protecting protected health information. HIPAA’s Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification rules give a fluid overview…
Oct 09, 2024
15 Cyber Security Best Practices for your Organisation
As per Statista, the cost of cyber attacks will hit 10.5 trillion in 2025 as they continue to grow in complexity and volume. Amidst such an increasingly challenging environment, cybersecurity best practices that were adequate a few years ago will now be outdated in 2025, leaving companies that aren’t prepared defenseless. The message is clear—a…
Oct 02, 2024
ISO 27001 Scope Statement: Ultimate Guide
Just like how a building is only as good as its foundation, your ISO 27001 certification is only as good as the scope of your Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Writing the scope statement, therefore, is undeniably one of the most critical things you will do when you kickstart your ISO 27001 compliance journey. To…
Oct 01, 2024
SOC 2 Report: Building Trust Through Compliance
In today’s day and age, data security is a pivotal selling point. Customers and prospects want to know that their data is secure and that the companies they sign on with have sufficient measures to ensure it stays that way. And so, companies are often tasked with proving the effectiveness of their security controls. A…
Sep 28, 2024
ISO 27001 Internal Audit: Everything You Need to Know
In a framework like ISO 27001, an internal audit isn’t a line item on a checklist—it’s more of a health check of the information security systems. The goal isn’t to pass or fail but to understand whether the systems are resilient and functioning as intended. Designed to evaluate your organization just like an external auditor…
Sep 25, 2024