Guide to Privacy Compliance [Examples, Challenges, & How to Comply]
As cloud adoption accelerates, privacy compliance regulations like GDPR or CCPA are no longer just a sales blocker but compulsory. Designed to protect customers’ sensitive data, these compliance frameworks can become costly if ignored. Let’s take Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, for example. After an investigation by the Office for Civil Rights, they paid $240,000 in…
Sep 01, 2024
10 Compliance Standards That Are Must-Haves
“The cost of non-compliance is great. If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance” – Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty. These words ring truer than ever in today’s hyperconnected, data-centric world. Beyond the legal and financial ramifications, non-compliance can lead to plummeting valuations, reputational damage, and lost business opportunities. Adhering to relevant compliance…
Jul 26, 2024
IT Governance Framework: Definition, models and Implementation
There are two key contributors that have led to the rise of IT governance and for good. First, there is an increasing acknowledgement on IT concerns as business problems; IT is no longer seen as a siloed function. Second, IT professionals today need to think beyond data, tools, and processes to earn a seat at…
Jul 23, 2024
What Is a Compliance Audit and How to Conduct It Effectively?
Imagine building a company from scratch only to lose it to a preventable oversight. 67% of organizations have faced a cybersecurity incident in the past year or so. A thorough compliance audit is your first line of defense. It evaluates your position concerning laws, internal bylaws, regulations, and industry practices relevant to your organization. While…
Jul 22, 2024
Understanding Cybersecurity Insurance: A Simple Guide
With cybercrime on the rise, more companies face the threat of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cybersecurity incidents. A data breach can harm more than just your computer system. It can tarnish your reputation and jeopardize your customers and employees. Surprisingly, among companies affected by data breaches, 76% say that the impact is as…
Jun 27, 2024
List of ISMS Frameworks: How to Choose the Right One
One of the best ways to adhere to security best practices is using a compliance framework. These guidelines offer a practical, step-by-step, and holistic approach to manage, monitor, implement, and maintain your security objectives. ISMS frameworks are the gold standard of improving posture and gaining customer trust. Let’s understand the most popular ISMS frameworks in…
Jun 24, 2024