Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
External Entity
External entity can be an outside individual, organisation or an outside system/application that is a source or recipient of data-flow. These entities do not lie inside the investigated subject and can be a potential threat to it.
Additional reading
A Practical Guide To The Vendor Due Diligence Checklist
Vendors are a critical component of every business ecosystem. In fact, every business today has a list of affiliated companies and vendors who help it fulfill its business requirements. However, companies must be careful about the type of service provider they choose. Not being cautious can open the door to several potential risks. Caution, in…
A Quick Walk-Through of NIST CSF Maturity Levels and Models
Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty once said, “If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance.” And we firmly believe that, and we know you believe that too, as you are serious about implementing NIST CSF maturity levels. So, without beating around the bush, let’s dive in and understand NIST CSF maturity levels and…
Cybersecurity Statistics 2025: Global Trends, Risks & Compliance Insights
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