Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
EMO Plan
An Emergency Mode Operation (EMO) plan is an organization’s contingency plan for continuous operations in the event of a fire, natural disaster, vandalism, or system failure. Budget and resources should be allocated for EMO and tested in a controlled environment.
Additional reading
Ultimate Guide to GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
TL,DR: GRC brings governance, risk management, and compliance into one coordinated operating model. Governance sets direction, risk identifies exposure, and compliance keeps obligations audit-ready. The article explains GRC benefits, implementation steps, frameworks, and why siloed work fails. Co-ordinating people, processes, and technology while managing risks and staying compliant is easier said than done. Businesses often…
Top ISO 27001 Certification Companies: Global Leaders in Information Security Audits
TL; DR ISO 27001 ensures businesses meet international standards for information security, helping them manage risks, protect data, and comply with regulatory requirements like GDPR and HIPAA. Choosing an accredited ISO certification body (e.g., UKAS, ANAB) is crucial. Regular internal audits, a well-documented compliance process, and effective compliance training ensure long-term certification success. Costs vary…
HITRUST Certification: Your Gateway to Robust Security
As the healthcare industry actively embraces cloud technology and the electronic transmission of PHI, it has become an increasingly soft target for malicious actors. While HIPAA lays the groundwork for protecting health information, there was a need for a comprehensive framework to address the gaps in the healthcare cybersecurity landscape. That’s when HITRUST came into…

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