A Practical Guide To The Vendor Due Diligence Checklist
TL,DR: Vendor due diligence checks third parties before onboarding to confirm acceptable risk exposure. The checklist covers company information, finances, reputation, cybersecurity, policies, incident response, and continuity. Build it by defining risk appetite, assessing vendors, mapping regulations, and testing the checklist. Vendors are a critical component of every business ecosystem. In fact, every business today…
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Jun 24, 2024
NIST Risk Management Framework: The 7 Steps Explained
TL,DR: The NIST RMF is a structured 7-step process: Prepare, Categorize systems, Select controls from NIST 800-53, Implement controls, Assess effectiveness, Authorize (leadership accepts residual risk), and Monitor security posture continuously The framework applies to any technology or system including IoT, control systems, and legacy systems across any sector. Risk assessment costs range from $10,000…
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Jun 06, 2024
How to conduct a user access review?
On May 2023, a disgruntled Tesla ex-employee used his privileges as a service technician to gain access to data of 75,735 employees, including personal details and financial information. The breach attracted a $3.3 billion fine under GDPR. While breaches due to external and unknown factors are not under an organization’s control, such incidents can be…
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Jun 05, 2024
How to Get HIPAA Compliance for Startups (Free Guide)
TL;DR HIPAA compliance for startups applies when a company creates, receives, maintains, or transmits Protected Health Information (PHI) or electronic PHI on behalf of a covered entity, such as a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse. Startups that act as Business Associates need signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), clear PHI data flows, privacy and…
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May 14, 2024
PCI DSS Audit: A Complete Guide + Downloadable Checklist
TL;DR Willie Sutton, the infamous twentieth-century U.S. criminal, was allegedly known to rob banks because “that’s where the money is.” In this digital age, organizations are exposed to financial fraud due to their lax security- leaving sensitive consumer data stolen and misused. To protect against this, PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) was…
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May 14, 2024
Secureframe Vs Vanta: In Depth Analysis of Ten Key Differences
Secureframe and Vanta are two of the most familiar names in compliance automation, but the better choice depends on your audit scope, renewal timing, support needs, and the amount of compliance work your team expects to manage over time. This comparison looks at how they stack up on the features buyers care about most, and…
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May 06, 2024
