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
Top 3 Data Privacy Frameworks Explained
TL,DR: Data privacy frameworks are rules governing how personal information should be collected, used, stored, and shared. The top 3 are NIST Privacy Framework, ISO 27701, and GDPR NIST helps manage privacy risks through enterprise risk management. ISO 27701 extends ISO 27001 with privacy-specific PII controls. GDPR applies to any organization processing EU residents’ data…
The CMMC final rule: Everything contractors need to know
We bet you have been feeling the pressure lately if you are a defense contractor or a supplier. What began as a phased rollout has been rife with twists, delays, shifting timelines, and changing requirements. Yet, all of it is just the rumbling before a true storm—the enforcement of the CMMC 2.0 final ruling. The…
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning Explained
If you’ve been exploring the difference between the two, a prospect that you are working with has likely requested a pen testing report. You are stuck wondering how it differs from the vulnerability report you provided. If you’re still confused, let’s clear it up for you! What is Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning? Penetration testing…

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