Cloud companies are scrambling to fortify their defenses in an era where data breaches make headlines and regulations tighten. Enter the GRC Capability Model 3.5 – a game-changer in how organizations approach governance, risk, and compliance. As cloud adoption soars, this framework offers a beacon for companies navigating the complex waters of security and regulatory…
If you handle sensitive data, you might find yourself in the alphabet soup of regulations – SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, CCPA, ISO, and more. Some mandatory and others voluntary, but complying with multiple frameworks is a lot of work and often spirals into chaos unless you have a methodical approach to systematically manage it…
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve faced the daunting task of handling complex regulations like SOC 2, GDPR, or ISO 27001. You know, the late nights, the endless spreadsheets, and the constant worry that you might have missed something crucial. It’s enough to make even the most seasoned tech leader want to scratch their…
Malicious actors target sections where the bulk of data reside. As more processes, applications, and information sit on the cloud, it inevitably attracts cybercriminals. A cloud security audit can help to accelerate response and mitigation capabilities. This article covers what cloud security audit means, its objective, what to ensure to be audit ready, its challenges,…
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…
In the early days of the internet, Trojans were used to breach networks, and effective security solutions to prevent Trojans were developed. Today, trojans are a thing of the past. Bad actors now rely on phishing, spear phishing, and other social engineering-based attack vectors. Network security measures for these vectors are now in shape; organizations…