According to a report by Accenture, 43% of cyberattacks were aimed at SMBs, but only 14% were prepared to defend them. This is a direct indication of how important it is to have the right technological infrastructure. And so, what comprises of a good cybersecurity stack? Businesses are asking themselves this question more frequently with…
You know it’s audit season when there’s an influx of requests for evidence. Feelings of apprehension are in the air. Having all your evidence organized and readily available is the only thing separating you from a stress-free audit. Given that data is scattered across multiple systems and sources, it becomes imperative to have a well-structured…
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was passed in 2020 as a comprehensive data privacy regulation and is now one of the most stringent frameworks in the United States. Failure to adhere to CCPA guidelines can lead to substantial fines. Such penalties are like roadblocks in any organization’s growth path, as they can significantly impact…
HITRUST is widely recognized as a go-to framework by experts. It’s known to be one of the most comprehensive frameworks in structure, comprising 14 Control Categories, 19 Domains, 49 Control Objectives, 156 Control References, and 3 Implementation Levels. With such complexity, achieving compliance with HITRUST is no small feat. In this article, we’ll explore the…
In today’s dynamic business environment, it is vital to have strategies to mitigate the consequences of potential disasters. One such example is the impact of COVID-19. When the pandemic hit, 200,000 businesses in the United States were forced to shut down because they were not equipped to sustain their operations. This showcases the significance of…
To implement GRC, an organization’s key stakeholders need to appoint a GRC team to discuss its business goals, operations, expectations, and roles and responsibilities. In this blog, we’ll discuss the basics of a GRC team, its roles and responsibilities, and its importance. TL;DR The key roles of the GRC team include the board of directors,…