FedRAMP Impact Levels: High vs Moderate vs Low
Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) aiming for FedRAMP authorization must categorize their systems’ security impact levels as per FIPS 199, a NIST standard. However, there’s always an initial confusion of how accurately you can categorize systems. Misclassifying systems, either by over-securing or under-protecting, often cause a delay in authorization or expose sensitive data to risks. So,…
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Jan 23, 2025
Building the Perfect Compliance Dashboard and Automating It for Efficiency
Compliance can feel overwhelming—constant updates, looming audits, and an ever-changing risk landscape pulling you in different directions. Staying ahead isn’t easy when every task demands urgent attention. A compliance dashboard changes how you approach these challenges. By consolidating everything in one place, it gives you the clarity and tools to focus on what matters most….
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Jan 23, 2025
GRC Certification – How to choose from top 10 GRC Certifications ?
A career in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) can be highly rewarding. This is a dynamic field which is financially lucrative with diverse opportunities for growth and an ability to impact and safeguard an organization’s assets and business reputation. If you are intrigued by a career in GRC, graduate degrees in IT, computer science, and…
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Jan 23, 2025
Risk assessment matrix complete guide
Risk assessments are like blueprints for your risk management strategy, mapping out the strongholds and weak spots with precision while meticulously detailing where to focus your resources. When you know the business impact tied to each risk in different risk categories and their likelihood of occurrence, you can easily make strategic decisions like which risks…
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Jan 22, 2025
Relevance of IT Governance Principles In Today’s Day and Age.
On July 19, 2024, a critical incident in IT governance unfolded when CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor software. This update triggered widespread system crashes and the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” on Windows machines across the globe. The impact had far-reaching consequences. It disrupted tech giants, air…
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Jan 22, 2025
HIPAA-Compliant Website
Data breaches may be inevitable for healthcare organizations. But implementing HIPAA safeguards can go a long way toward helping you protect confidential patient information. But what’s that got to with your website? A lot. Especially if you host or plan on hosting a website that stores or transmits protected health information. Your website isn’t just…
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Jan 22, 2025