Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Cryptographic Techniques
Cryptographic techniques are used to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data in the presence of an antagonist. Various cryptographic methods based on the security needs and the threats involved, such as public key cryptography and symmetric key cryptography, can be used during the transit and storage of the data.
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HIPAA Covered Entities: Who Needs to Comply?
TL,DR: A HIPAA covered entity is any individual or organization required to comply with HIPAA’s administrative rules, including health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and providers who transmit health information electronically Health plans include employer-sponsored group plans, individual insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs. Plans with fewer than 50 participants administered solely by the employer are excluded Business…
CIS CSC v8.1: Latest Changes & Difference with V8.0
December 2022: OU Health, an Oklahoma-based hospital, reported a data breach affecting approximately 3,000 patients after an employee’s laptop was stolen. The breach exposed sensitive information, including treatment details, Social Security Numbers, and insurance data. This incident underscores the critical need for comprehensive security controls to safeguard sensitive data. One way to ensure that your…
Vendor Contract Management in a High-Risk World: The Ultimate Guide
Vendor contracts don’t fail in the negotiation room. They fail in the months and years after they’re signed. Sometimes an expiration date sneaks past unnoticed, or a penalty clause sits unenforced. These aren’t rare mistakes but the everyday cracks in vendor contract management. Each one carries real costs. The problem isn’t the vendors. The lack…
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