Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

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EU-US and Swiss Privacy Shield

The EU-US and Swiss Privacy Shield frameworks were designed by the European Commission and Swiss Administration and the U.S.Department of Commerce, respectively, to cater for companies on both sides of the Atlantic with a mechanism that complies with data protection requirements when personal data is transferred from the European Union as well as Switzerland to the United States in support of transatlantic Commerce.

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Cybersecurity Strategy: Key Components and How to Develop One

TL,DR: A cybersecurity strategy is a detailed action plan for protecting networks, systems, and data against threats while supporting growth and innovation. It transforms security from a checkbox exercise into a value-driven effort Key components include risk assessment and prioritization, asset identification and classification, access management policies, incident response planning, employee training programs, and continuous…

GRC Controls: How to Build a Strong, Risk-Resilient Enterprise

TL;DR GRC controls help an organization implement their strategic GRC goals. These controls include policies, procedures, practices, and technical safeguards. An organization uses GRC controls to manage its risks, enforce compliance requirements, and uphold good governance. They detect when something’s amiss (like a policy violation or emerging risk) and respond to keep the business stable….

Bypassing MFA: Learnings from the biggest MFA breaches of all times

TL,DR: MFA breaches happen when attackers bypass authentication through phishing, fatigue attacks, token theft, or social engineering. Real-world incidents show that MFA alone is not enough without user training and strong monitoring. Businesses should use phishing-resistant MFA, device checks, access policies, and alerting to prevent account compromise. Quick question: If we secure an asset with…

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