Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
External Entity
An external entity could imply any individual, organization or government body other than the applicant group that is dealing with or utilizing PHI.
Additional reading
GRC Requirements Explained: What You Must Follow
TL,DR: GRC brings governance, risk management, and compliance together so organizations can manage accountability, risks, controls, and audits in one coordinated system. Governance requirements include clear ownership, board oversight, policies, ethical standards, and alignment with business goals. Risk management requires identifying, assessing, prioritizing, mitigating, and continuously monitoring internal and external risks. Compliance requires tracking applicable…
Penetration Testing: Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Defenses
TL,DR: Penetration testing identifies security vulnerabilities by launching simulated attacks using the same tools and techniques that real-world attackers would use against networks, applications, APIs, and wireless infrastructure Five types exist: application testing, network testing, social engineering, API testing, and wireless testing. Three approaches determine tester knowledge levels: black box (no prior knowledge), white box…
Understanding Risk Mitigation: Purpose, Strategies, and Best Practices
What if a single cyberattack or supply chain failure could halt your operations overnight? Preventing such scenarios requires a sophisticated security framework for organizations managing vast data stacks and complex processes. This is where risk mitigation becomes essential! It helps you prepare today so risks don’t derail business operations tomorrow. In this blog, we’ll explore…
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