Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Digital Signature
A digital signature refers to a mathematical technique used to establish the authenticity and integrity of software, message, or digital document. It’s the digital equivalent of a stamped seal or a handwritten signature but offers far more inherent security.
Additional reading
HIPAA vs SOC 2: Key Rules, Scope, and Compliance Steps
TL,DR: HIPAA is a legal requirement for PHI; SOC 2 is a voluntary assurance report. You need HIPAA for health data and SOC 2 when customers ask for control proof. The article compares scope, rules, flexibility, enforcement, security controls, and when teams need both. Your team already has a SOC 2 report in place. For…
Cybersecurity Posture: Assessing and Strengthening Your Defenses
TL,DR: Cybersecurity posture measures how ready your organization is to predict, resist, and respond to threats. It includes policies, controls, systems, behaviors, risk exposure, and continuity readiness. The guide explains why cloud reliance, attacks, and compliance pressure make posture assessment necessary. Cybercrime is projected to cost the world $10.5 trillion in 2025, rising to $12.2…
The 5 Tests Of Controls To Verify Cybersecurity Measures
An audit contains various steps like planning and preparation, selecting a focus area, creating a checklist, informing various teams, and so on. However, it cannot take place without the tests of controls. In fact, both SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits require testing relevant controls to ensure compliance validity. Hence, let’s understand what are the…
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