Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

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

Glossary Β» ISO 27001 Β» Gap Analysis

Gap Analysis

A security gap assessment is a thorough analysis of an enterprise’s security defenses against various forms of cyberattacks. Its purpose is to identify the ‘gaps’ between their current state of security and their desired state, considering specific industry standards as well.

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PCI DSS vs SOC 2: How to Decide Which Applies to Your Business

When it comes to protecting sensitive customer data, businesses often face a critical question: should they focus on PCI DSS, SOC 2, or both? While both frameworks aim to improve security, they serve different purposes and address different compliance needs. Understanding the distinction between PCI DSS and SOC 2 is essential for decision-makers, whether you…

An Overview of ISO 27701,The Privacy Information Systems Standard

Bruce Schneier says, β€œData is the pollution problem of the information age, and protecting privacy is the environmental challenge.” This quote double-clicks the importance of keeping data and privacy on the highest pedestal of protection. This is where the ISO 27701 certification comes in. ISO/IEC 27701:2019 serves as an essential tool for organizations. It is…

NIST 800-171 Checklist: Fastrack Your NIST Compliance

NIST 800-171, or NIST SP 800-171, is a guideline issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for non-federal entities. It outlines rules for securely handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), covering storage, processing, and transmission.   If your organization does business with the U.S. DoD, you must be NIST 800-171 compliant. It is designed…

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