HIPAA Compliant Database: How to Automate the Process
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law launched in the United States of America in 1996 to protect the PHI & ePHI of its citizens and residents from being misused and abused and prevent healthcare fraud. Becoming HIPAA compliant takes work, especially if you go the DIY route. Storing and…
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Oct 01, 2024
Enterprise Risk Management: A Strategic Approach to Managing Risk
As companies grow, so do their operational complexity, customer bases, and the amount of data they process on a daily basis. These bring in unprecedented risks—enterprises need to process a larger amount of data, disclose and uphold data subject rights, and keep all of this data safe from internal and external threats. This means their…
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Oct 01, 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…
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Oct 01, 2024
Corporate Compliance: What is it And Why it’s Important
Corporate compliance—it’s one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean, and why should businesses care? For many organizations, compliance feels like a checklist of rules to follow, but in reality, it’s so much more. Corporate compliance law is the systematic approach companies employ to ensure adherence to…
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Oct 01, 2024
PCI Compliant Hosting (All you need to know)
If your organization stores or transmits online payment information on the server, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance is a must. Your web host must also meet this standard. However, it takes some research to find the best PCI compliant web hosting companies. Some platforms only provide PCI compliance with specific plans, so it’s critical to…
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Oct 01, 2024
Vendor Risk Assessment: Mitigating Third-Party Vulnerabilities
Gartner’s study reveals that 80% of compliance leaders uncover third-party risks post-initial onboarding and due diligence processes; this finding underscores the escalating complexity within vendor relationships. It emphasizes the necessity for risk management strategies when dealing with vendors. Investing in vendor risk assessment procedures—such as enhancing procurement processes, bolstering supervision, and mitigating associated risks with…
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Oct 01, 2024