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.
Additional reading
Everything you don’t see in GRC reports: A look back at Humans of GRC series
When people hear “GRC,” they think policies, audits, frameworks, reports. They think about structure, not stories. Control, not connection. But we’ve spent years inside this world, working alongside the people who do the hard, quiet work—the ones who keep organizations steady through uncertainty, regulation, and change, who step in during crises, adapt to new technologies,…
Types of Access Control: How to Manage Data Access Safely
TL,DR: Access control limits who can view, use, or modify systems and data. Common models include role-based, rule-based, discretionary, mandatory, and attribute-based access control. Strong access control requires least privilege, MFA, reviews, and automated provisioning. In 2023 data breaches cost organizations an average of $4.45 million, highlighting the critical need for implementing robust cybersecurity measures…
How To Develop An Effective GRC Strategy?
TL,DR: A GRC strategy connects governance, risk, and compliance work to business goals. Build it by identifying stakeholders, setting objectives, reviewing gaps, and defining risk appetite. The article covers pillars, roadmap planning, automation, monitoring, and continuous policy updates. At the 2022 MetricStream GRC Summit, Michael Rasmussen illustrated the interconnectedness of business risks using a “forest…
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