Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Data Classification Level
Data classification is a method for categorizing and defining files and other critical business information based on their information sensitivity. It’s mainly used in big corporations to build security systems that follow strict security compliance guidelines but are also effective in small environments.
Additional reading
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 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…
HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals: A Complete Guide
In 2024, the healthcare sector experienced a staggering 566 data breaches, exposing over 170 million patient records—a dramatic rise from just 6 million in 2010. While the numbers for 2025 aren’t yet fully known, the trend is clear: patient data is increasingly at risk, and the stakes for healthcare organizations have never been higher. For companies…
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