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
Choosing the Perfect Cybersecurity Vendor: A Step-by-Step Guide
TL,DR: A cybersecurity vendor delivers services and solutions to safeguard organizations against cyber threats. Selection starts with identifying critical data assets across 6 criteria from strategic importance to operational continuity dependency Key evaluation factors include the vendor’s compliance framework coverage, integration compatibility with existing infrastructure, incident response capabilities, threat intelligence resources, scalability for growth, and…
Types of Access Control: How to Manage Data Access Safely
TL,DR: Access control limits who can view, use, or modify systems and data. Common models include role-based, rule-based, discretionary, mandatory, and attribute-based access control. Strong access control requires least privilege, MFA, reviews, and automated provisioning. In 2023 data breaches cost organizations an average of $4.45 million, highlighting the critical need for implementing robust cybersecurity measures…
SOX Controls: A Practical Guide
SOX compliance is rarely viewed as inspiring, but it should be. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, now more than 20 years old, has been reduced to a set of rules to follow. In reality, it’s a proven framework for building durable financial systems and long-term credibility. SOX is fundamentally about trust: the kind that guides investor decisions…
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