Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Corrective Controls
Corrective controls come into action after an information security problem or incident has been detected. These controls are there to make improvements, remedy flaws and guide corrective action.
Additional reading
ISO 27001:2013 – An In-Depth Overview
In response to growing security concerns and breaches, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published ISO 27001 in 2005. It was revised in 2013 to keep the document to sync with global changes in technology and processes, and most recently in 2022. The 2013 version is not significantly different…
To Whom Does PCI DSS Apply? (Let’s Find out)
Key Points Introduction The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was created by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to protect sensitive transaction data and keep it secure from cybersecurity threats. The PCI SSC is an independent organization founded in 2006 by major payment card companies like American Express, MasterCard, Visa, JCB International,…
150+ Data Breach Statistics You Should Know in 2023
In the words of Sun Tzu, “Do not depend on the foe not coming, but rely on our readiness against him. Do not depend on the foe not attacking, but rely on our position that cannot be attacked.” Data breaches are becoming a frequent occurrence every passing day. From industries ranging from hospitality, fintech, IT,…

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