Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Cryptographic Key
A cryptographic key is a string of characters, such as numbers or letters, which can encrypt and decrypt data when processed through an encryption algorithm. In simpler terms, a cryptographic key is a piece of data that transforms plaintext (unencrypted data) into ciphertext (encrypted data) and vice versa. In general, the key is used by authorized parties to access and read secured information or data. It is also used to secure digital conversations, authenticate users, and verify digital signatures.
Additional reading
Service Organization Controls (SOC) Reports: Types & Step to follow
In late 2023, the AICPA refreshed its Trust Services Criteria on September 30 and followed up on October 1 with a detailed attestation guide for SOC for Cybersecurity engagements. That summer, the SEC’s July 26 rule began requiring public companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents within four business days and outline their risk-management governance in…
ISO 42001 vs ISO 27001: Key Differences & Use Cases
ISO 27001 sets the standard for protecting sensitive data, locking down systems, and proving you’ve done the work, all under a framework called ISMS. ISO 42001 is newer and covers aspects that an ISMS can’t: the behavior and accountability of AI systems. For example, businesses building or using AI, especially in sensitive environments, will likely…
Internal Control Activities – A Comprehensive Guide
TL,DR: Internal control activities support security policies through preventative controls (stop incidents before they occur), detective controls (identify errors during occurrence), and corrective controls (limit damage after incidents are discovered) Activities cover authorizations, verifications, reviews and approvals, reconciliations, asset security, segregation of duties, and supervisory controls, all of which directly impact breach prevention and regulatory…
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