Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Deterrent Controls
Deterrent controls are administrative mechanisms (such as policies, standards, procedures, laws, guidelines, and regulations) that are used to advise the execution of security within an enterprise.
Additional reading
HIPAA Violation: Understanding the Risks and Penalties
If you’re in the healthcare industry, it’s important that you pay attention to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) because breaking its rules could land you in some serious trouble. You’re looking at hefty fines, at the very least. The more serious cases can lead to prison sentences. The Department of Health and…
Due Diligence Software [Features, Ratings, & How to Pick The Right One]
A Verizon study found that a staggering 62% of data breaches originate from third-party relations. While external tools and partnerships are critical to ensuring uninterrupted growth, it is not uncommon for them to become a roadblock rather than an enabler, especially if they don’t undergo a filtering process. Businesses often think that onboarding vendors is…
Your CMMC Compliance Checklist: Conquer The Challenges
If you’re a defense contractor, staying compliant with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is important to continue working with the Department of Defense (DoD). CMMC is expected to be finalized by late 2024 and included in contracts by early 2025, so it’s time to start preparing. To help you prepare, here’s a straightforward introduction…

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